Public · Mostly associate degrees · Large suburb

West Valley College

Saratoga, California. 6,416 undergraduates.

52%Graduation rate15 pts above the national median for similar colleges (38%)
$1,033Average net price per year90% below the national median for similar colleges ($9,953)
$55,251Median earnings 10 years after starting22% above the national median for similar colleges ($45,146)
—Median debt at graduation

What families actually pay

Under $30,000$1,033

Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate52%38%
Return for second year78%64%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$47,692$40,416
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$55,251$45,146
Median debt at graduation—$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

66 programs reported
ProgramGraduates / yrMedian earnings, 1 yrMedian earnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations143—$66,544—
Biological and Physical Sciences0—$66,214—
Sociology32—$63,411—
Communication and Media Studies38—$60,676—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services15—$47,440—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1,128$31,714$46,742$6,156
Psychology, General52—$42,957—
Criminal Justice and Corrections38—$41,407—
Natural Resources Conservation and Research10———
Landscape Architecture2———
Architectural Sciences and Technology8———
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies18———
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication5———
Computer Software and Media Applications3———
Special Education and Teaching17———
Engineering, General4———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5———
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services2———
Apparel and Textiles1———
Non-Professional Legal Studies5———
Legal Support Services15———
English Language and Literature, General24———
Biology, General19———
Mathematics40———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness12———
Chemistry2———
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences1———
Physics8———
Anthropology12———
Economics175———
Geography and Cartography2———
Political Science and Government14———
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians4———
Visual and Performing Arts, General1———
Design and Applied Arts16———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft5———
Film/Video and Photographic Arts1———
Fine and Studio Arts14———
Music4———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General8———
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services2———
History2———

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.

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Quick answers

How much does West Valley College cost per year?
The average net price at West Valley College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $1,033 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much do West Valley College graduates earn?
Former West Valley College students earn a median of $55,251 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at West Valley College?
52% of West Valley College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.