Valencia College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Valencia College at a glance

• 39,486

  students enrolled

• 16,336

  degrees and certificates a year

• 48%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,037

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,984 in state, $7,933 out of state

• $32,638

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,594

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  77% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Valencia College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Orange County, where the college is.

• 1,420

  open professional jobs

• 189

  entry level

  18 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  47 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Orange County

  2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $77,011

  median household income

  Orange County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, health professions, which lead to finance (128 open), sales (234 open), operations (166 open), marketing (48 open), human resources (50 open), strategy (3 open).

Hiring most: Sikorsky Aircraft (42), Lockheed Martin Services (39), Orlando Health (30), Signature Aviation (27), Creative Financial Staffing (24), Dewberry (21), Diamondresorts (21), Lockheed Martin (18).

What they hire for: Engineering (359), Sales (234), Operations (166), Finance (128), Legal (57), Human Resources (50). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Central Florida.

• Career Source Central FloridaOcoee · 800-757-4598 · Monday-Friday 8-5
• CareerSource Central FloridaOrlando · 800-757-4598 · Monday-Thursday 8-5

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Valencia College?

Valencia College enrolls about 39,486 students and is a public 4-year institution in Orlando, Florida. It awards about 16,336 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Valencia College?

48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Valencia College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,638 six years after entry and $40,594 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Valencia College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Valencia College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Valencia College?

1,420 open professional jobs are listed in Orange County, 189 of them entry level and 18 saying no experience is needed. Sikorsky Aircraft has the most openings.