De Anza College

De Anza College is a public two-year institution in Cupertino, California. With an enrollment of 26,518 students (IPEDS 2023), it is one of the larger community colleges in the region. The college holds a quality score of 61 out of 100, a completion rate of 68%, and a retention rate of 82% (IPEDS 2023). The campus is located in a small city setting within the Silicon Valley area.

De Anza offers a wide range of vocational and technical certificate programs. Highlights include Registered Nursing, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Animation and Interactive Technology/Video Graphics, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Energy Systems Technology, Hazardous Materials Management, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Photographic and Film/Video Technology. Programs are available at both short-term and longer certificate levels.

Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, De Anza College provides students access to one of the most dynamic job markets in the country. The college's technical programs align with regional demand across healthcare, advanced manufacturing, automotive service, and technology sectors, giving graduates strong employment prospects in the greater San Jose metropolitan area.