Might want to talk to current students there and get there perspectives on the job outlook. They will give you the most honest and direct feedback about the program.
I went to UC and we had a fairly strong Trans program. Not as strong as Art Center of CCS but still a good program. We had one designer move directly into the auto industry. However he was super talented. Also quite a few who are now class A surfacers in an auto industry as well. Again near the top of the class. Jobs are limited, but there are openings.
Also there are lots of tangential jobs. Car interiors, Boats, Bikes, etc.
As for hiring non automotive designers, I doubt that is a possibility considering the large amount of automotive trained designers to pick from. But I don’t have any direct sources to back that statement up.