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2,363
students enrolled
688
degrees and certificates a year
62%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$35,426
average net price a year
Tuition $20,850
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 59% | 406 |
| Computer & information sciences | 19% | 128 |
| Legal studies | 8% | 54 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 5% | 37 |
| Communication & journalism | 3% | 20 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 82 |
The job market around Westcliff University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Orange County, where the college is.
4,121
open professional jobs
276
entry level
26 say no experience is needed
8%
ask for AI skills
337 jobs
4.3%
unemployment in Orange County
2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier
$113,702
median household income
Orange County
46%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, legal studies, which lead to finance (358 open), sales (224 open), operations (423 open), marketing (105 open), human resources (130 open), strategy (24 open).
Hiring most: Anduril Industries (1,153), Anduril (279), Rivian Automotive (75), Pacific Life (66), UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health) (58), Field AI (56), Harbinger Motors (49), Hyundai Motor America (43).
What they hire for: Engineering (1,786), Operations (423), Finance (358), Sales (224), Data & Analytics (156), Legal (146). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: Anaheim Workforce Development Board, Orange County Workforce Development Board, Santa Ana Workforce Development Board.
- Anaheim Workforce ConnectionAnaheim · 714-765-4350 · Mon. thru Fri 8:00 - 5:00
- Orange County Workforce Solutions CenterLaguna Niguel · 866-500-6587 · Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm
- Orange County Workforce Solutions Center - BreaBrea · 866-500-6587 · Monday- Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm - EDD Hours-Monday -Friday 8am-5pm
- Orange County Workforce Solutions Center Joint Forces Training Base Los AlamitosLos Alamitos · 866-500-6587 · Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Orange County Workforce Solutions Center- Mobile Unit -Santa Ana · 866-500-6587 · Varies- Check website to book
- Santa Ana WORK CenterSanta Ana · 714-565-2600 · Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Westcliff University?
- Westcliff University enrolls about 2,363 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Irvine, California. It awards about 688 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Westcliff University?
- 62% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- Does Westcliff University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Westcliff University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Westcliff University?
- 4,121 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 276 of them entry level and 26 saying no experience is needed. Anduril Industries has the most openings.
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