Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Irvine, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Irvine Valley College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 10,286 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $49,156 ten years after enrollment, which is 21% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 57.3%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $6,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 7.56x. The average net price after financial aid is $2,090 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,156
Graduation Rate
57.3%
Median Debt
$6,500
Average Net Price
$2,090
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
11.76x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
7.56x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
10,286
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
79.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,156
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,860
Pell Grant Rate
20.1%
Federal Loan Rate
1.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$734
Income $30K–$48K
$785
Income $48K–$75K
$3,941
Income $110K+
$9,432
Student Demographics
Women
52.4%
White
27.2%
Black
2.4%
Hispanic
25.8%
Asian
30.6%
Two or More Races
5.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
41.4%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (68)
Associate (34)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 1,536 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 314 |
| Business Administration & Management | $62,090 | 305 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 157 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 125 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 101 |
| Physics | Not reported | 99 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 77 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 59 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 55 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 50 |
| Communications | Not reported | 44 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 44 |
| Economics | Not reported | 33 |
| History | Not reported | 28 |
| Biology | Not reported | 27 |
| East Asian Languages | Not reported | 23 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 23 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 20 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 19 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 18 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 14 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 8 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 8 |
| Music | Not reported | 8 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 6 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Geography | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 4 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 4 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 1,265 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 265 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 233 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 168 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 69 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Not reported | 66 |
| Taxation | Not reported | 43 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 33 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 31 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 25 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 23 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 11 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 9 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 8 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 5 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 4 |
Show 15 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Software Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Associate | 2 |
| Sports & Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Associate | 1 |
| Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Philosophy | Associate | 1 |
| Dance | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Dance | Associate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in California
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Physical Sciences Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Mathematics Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Communications Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's History Programs
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- Most Affordable Colleges
- Best ROI Colleges
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges
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