Skyline College opened in 1969 as part of the San Mateo County Community College District. Located on an 111-acre site overlooking the Pacific Ocean just south of San Francisco, Skyline College offers world-class educational opportunities to residents from North San Mateo County and beyond in a culturally rich environment. Over 16,000 students annually enroll in a broad range of affordable day, evening, weekend and online courses. Many students complete lower division general education requirements to transfer to four-year colleges and universities to earn a bachelor’s degree. Other students graduate and achieve an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. Skyline College offers the latest in career education through such nationally acclaimed programs as Automotive Technology, Business, Cosmetology, Massage Therapy Paralegal Studies and Allied Health programs such as Respiratory Care and Anesthesia Technology.