Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 4,997 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,618 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 25.3%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $9,699, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.98x. The average net price after financial aid is $2,979 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Machinist, and Engineering Technology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,618
Graduation Rate
25.3%
Median Debt
$9,699
Average Net Price
$2,979
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.48x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.98x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,997
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
64.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,144
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,094
Pell Grant Rate
28.2%
Federal Loan Rate
17.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$1,290
Income $30K–$48K
$1,859
Income $48K–$75K
$4,119
Income $110K+
$8,353
Student Demographics
Women
54.0%
White
61.0%
Black
15.3%
Hispanic
9.6%
Asian
2.2%
Two or More Races
5.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
29.0%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (53)
Associate (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $46,358 | 436 |
| Registered Nursing | $70,631 | 72 |
| Business Administration & Management | $41,323 | 41 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 33 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $63,874 | 28 |
| Graphic Communications | $24,335 | 20 |
| Dental Support Services | $49,602 | 18 |
| Teacher Education | $49,614 | 16 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 16 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $45,697 | 14 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 12 |
| Accounting | $52,608 | 10 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 9 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 8 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 6 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 6 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 6 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Food Science & Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Not reported | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Not reported | 38 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 14 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 13 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Food Science & Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Not reported | 5 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 4 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 3 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 3 |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| Secondary Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| International Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Michigan
- Most Affordable Colleges
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in Michigan
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Michigan
- Most Affordable Colleges in Michigan
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