Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College is a public two-year institution located in Costa Mesa, California, within a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 22,363 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 45% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 73% (IPEDS 2023).

Orange Coast College offers a distinctive mix of technical and vocational certificate programs. Aviation-related programs include Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Aircraft Powerplant Technology, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, and Aviation/Airway Management and Operations. Additional programs include Photographic and Film/Video Technology, Animation and Interactive Technology, Heating and Refrigeration Technology, Building Construction Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Welding Technology, Marine Transportation, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Cardiovascular Technology. Programs are offered at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Costa Mesa is located in Orange County, near major aviation, media, and healthcare employers. Orange Coast College's extensive aviation program offerings and breadth of technical credentials make it a notable resource for career-oriented students throughout the Southern California region.