Allan Hancock College

Allan Hancock College is a public two-year community college located in Lompoc, California, operating under the Allan Hancock Joint Community College District. The college serves students in Santa Barbara County and the surrounding region, offering associate degrees, certificates, and career and technical education programs. As part of the California Community College system, it provides accessible and affordable postsecondary education to the Central Coast community.

Allan Hancock College offers programs across a range of disciplines, including welding, automotive technology, early childhood education, nursing, administration of justice, business, and computer information systems. Career and technical education programs are designed to align with regional employer needs on the Central Coast. Program availability at the Lompoc site may vary from other campus locations, and students should consult the college directly for current offerings.

Lompoc is located in the Santa Barbara County interior, known for its proximity to Vandenberg Space Force Base and agricultural industries. The local economy, which includes aerospace and defense, agriculture, and healthcare, provides employment opportunities for graduates of career and technical programs. Allan Hancock College serves a vital educational role for students in this rural and semi-rural Central Coast community.