Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Imperial, California, Imperial Valley College is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 7,652 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,487 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 45.4%. The average net price after financial aid is $1,115 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Psychology, and Behavioral Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,487
Graduation Rate
45.4%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$1,115
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
15.47x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
7,652
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
75.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,148
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,852
Pell Grant Rate
50.7%
Federal Loan Rate
0.0%
Student Demographics
Women
54.1%
White
6.1%
Black
1.1%
Hispanic
88.8%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
0.6%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (68)
Associate (39)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $36,000 | 403 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $43,842 | 327 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $41,312 | 189 |
| Psychology | $33,364 | 156 |
| Behavioral Sciences | Not reported | 153 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 107 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 89 |
| Registered Nursing | $100,265 | 52 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 32 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 27 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 26 |
| History | Not reported | 26 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 24 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 18 |
| Biology | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 17 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 17 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 16 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 15 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 11 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 10 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 10 |
| Economics | Not reported | 9 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 9 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 8 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 8 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 7 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 5 |
| Communications | Not reported | 5 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 5 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 4 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 4 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Psychology, Other | $35,363 | 0 |
Undergraduate Certificate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $39,907 | 566 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 48 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 42 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 37 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 30 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 24 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 24 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 17 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 17 |
| Machinist | $40,311 | 13 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 10 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 9 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 5 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 3 |
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Associate | 2 |
| Physics | Associate | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Associate | 2 |
| Music | Associate | 2 |
| Agricultural Production | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Special Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Associate | 1 |
| Anthropology | Associate | 1 |
| Geography | Associate | 1 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Associate | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in California
- Highest Job Growth Associate's History Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Most Affordable Colleges
- Best ROI Colleges
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges
- Most Affordable Colleges in California
- Best ROI Colleges in California
Similar Institutions
- Evergreen Valley College — $53,077
- Coastline Community College — $44,483
- Clovis Community College
- College of San Mateo — $54,172
- Los Medanos College — $42,454