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Ventura College

Ventura, California. 10,150 undergraduates.

41%Graduation rate4 pts above the national median for similar colleges (38%)
—Average net price per year
$46,592Median earnings 10 years after starting3% above the national median for similar colleges ($45,146)
$13,844Median debt at graduation15% above the national median for similar colleges ($12,000)

What families actually pay

The Department of Education did not report net price by income for this college.

Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $1,416 in-state, $11,598 out-of-state.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate41%38%
Return for second year74%64%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$41,145$40,416
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$46,592$45,146
Median debt at graduation$13,844$12,000

Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly associate degrees).

Programs and what graduates earn

79 programs reported
ProgramGraduates / yrMedian earnings, 1 yrMedian earnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing77$102,009$111,694$16,963
Criminal Justice and Corrections96—$55,491—
Sociology31—$54,144—
Biological and Physical Sciences354—$53,552—
Business Administration, Management and Operations166—$53,100—
Psychology, General146—$44,640—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1,809—$35,582—
Agricultural Production Operations4———
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians23———
Architectural Sciences and Technology14———
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies1———
Communication and Media Studies26———
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication3———
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians4———
Engineering, General22———
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians11———
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians6———
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians9———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5———
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services2———
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services32———
English Language and Literature, General18———
Biology, General33———
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other221———
Mathematics24———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness25———
Philosophy5———
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences1———
Human Services, General1———
Anthropology4———
Economics27———
Geography and Cartography6———
Political Science and Government14———
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection13———
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians14———
Precision Metal Working10———
Visual and Performing Arts, General2———
Fine and Studio Arts28———
Music6———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General11———
Health and Medical Administrative Services23———
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services19———
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions15———
Accounting and Related Services54———
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services4———
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations15———
History23———

Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.

Quick answers

How much do Ventura College graduates earn?
Former Ventura College students earn a median of $46,592 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Ventura College?
41% of Ventura College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much student debt do Ventura College graduates have?
The median federal student debt at graduation from Ventura College is $13,844. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.