Las Positas College

Las Positas College is a public two-year institution located in Livermore, California, in a small city setting. The college enrolls 10,091 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 51.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 48% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 83% (IPEDS 2023).

Las Positas College offers a wide range of technical and vocational certificate programs. Offerings include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Biomedical Technology/Technician, Industrial Safety Technology/Technician, and Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, available at the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Livermore in the Tri-Valley area of the San Francisco Bay region, Las Positas College serves a diverse student population and benefits from proximity to national laboratories, technology firms, and healthcare employers. The college's broad program catalog addresses regional workforce needs across technical, health, and emerging energy sectors.