San Jose City College

San Jose City College is a public two-year institution located in San Jose, California, in a large city setting. The college enrolls 11,959 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 37.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 32% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 63% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a wide variety of certificate programs across technology, trades, and health care. Technology offerings include Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Laser and Optical Technology/Technician. Trade programs include Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Building Construction Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. Additional programs include Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General and Medical/Clinical Assistant, with many credentials available at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in San Jose, California, San Jose City College serves one of the nation's leading technology and innovation hubs. Its diverse program offerings support the varied workforce needs of Silicon Valley and the broader Bay Area economy.