Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Antelope Valley Community College District, based in Lancaster, California, is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 11,534 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,526 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 32.5%. Mmedian graduate debt is $12,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.92x. The average net price after financial aid is $3,860 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Social Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Business Administration & Management.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,526
Graduation Rate
32.5%
Median Debt
$12,500
Average Net Price
$3,860
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.73x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.92x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
11,534
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,124
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,548
Pell Grant Rate
41.9%
Federal Loan Rate
3.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,012
Income $30K–$48K
$3,161
Income $48K–$75K
$5,619
Income $110K+
$8,678
Student Demographics
Women
58.9%
White
12.3%
Black
14.0%
Hispanic
65.0%
Asian
3.4%
Two or More Races
3.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
19.2%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (89)
Bachelor (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 16 |
Associate (50)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | $38,575 | 332 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $63,614 | 170 |
| Business Administration & Management | $50,512 | 120 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $41,827 | 119 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $27,423 | 114 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 108 |
| Psychology | $38,497 | 103 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $32,925 | 72 |
| Registered Nursing | $95,758 | 70 |
| Biology | $42,705 | 57 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 39 |
| Sociology | $42,230 | 37 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 35 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 33 |
| Economics | Not reported | 30 |
| Fine Arts | $17,588 | 29 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $84,908 | 28 |
| History | Not reported | 26 |
| Communications | $36,358 | 24 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 23 |
| Sports & Fitness | $51,030 | 23 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 21 |
| Physics | Not reported | 21 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 19 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 16 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 15 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 15 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 13 |
| Business | Not reported | 13 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 12 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 12 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 11 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 11 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 9 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 7 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 6 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 6 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Music | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 4 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 4 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $80,606 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $37,904 | 620 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 355 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 27 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 25 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 23 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 20 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 20 |
| Industrial Production Technology | $80,363 | 18 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 17 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 17 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 17 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 17 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 17 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Business | Not reported | 13 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 11 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 11 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Not reported | 3 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 3 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 3 |
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Associate | 2 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Associate | 2 |
| Geography | Associate | 2 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Associate | 1 |
| Philosophy | Associate | 1 |
| Geological Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Dance | Associate | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Biology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs in California
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