Studying in Los Angeles, California: Where Anything is Possible
A liberal arts education gives you the critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability needed to thrive in any field. In a city like Los Angeles—home to leading industries in entertainment, tech, science, media, and the arts—those skills open doors to a wide range of meaningful opportunities.
Why Occidental?
Thrive & Connect with Career Opportunities
Studying at Occidental College in Los Angeles, you’re at the center of a hub for opportunity, with access to internships and professional connections across a wide range of industries. Career Services helps students tap into Oxy’s strong alumni network and partnerships throughout the city, whether you're pursuing roles in entertainment, technology, finance, healthcare, public policy, education, or the nonprofit sector. Hands-on experience in these thriving industries builds skills and résumés while allowing you to test career interests, gain mentors, and make meaningful contributions to your community. Some of our notable employers:
- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
- Warner Music Group
- Natural History Museum
- The Walt Disney Company
- Human Rights Watch
- Google, Inc.
- LA County Dept. of Public Health
Funded LA Internships
Graduate Outcomes
