Napa Valley College
Napa, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Napa, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Napa Valley College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 3,813 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $49,517 ten years after enrollment, which is 22% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 36.6%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $10,147, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.88x. The average net price after financial aid is $14,644 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Business Administration & Management, and Biological and Physical Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,517
Graduation Rate
36.6%
Median Debt
$10,147
Average Net Price
$14,644
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.69x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.88x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,813
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
72.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,156
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,908
Pell Grant Rate
17.3%
Federal Loan Rate
0.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,795
Income $30K–$48K
$13,380
Income $48K–$75K
$16,099
Income $110K+
$20,165
Student Demographics
Women
58.8%
White
23.2%
Black
5.0%
Hispanic
48.8%
Asian
12.6%
Two or More Races
5.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
44.7%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (46)
Associate (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Not reported | 76 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 62 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 52 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $43,305 | 49 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 46 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 25 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 23 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 20 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 18 |
| Business | Not reported | 18 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 17 |
| Physics | Not reported | 15 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 13 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 13 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 13 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 12 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Communications | Not reported | 10 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 9 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 7 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 7 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Food Science & Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 5 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| History | Not reported | 5 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $54,995 | 283 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 37 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 13 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 8 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 7 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 6 |
| Food Science & Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Associate | 1 |
| Computer Science | Associate | 1 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Public Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Dance | Associate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in California
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Biology Programs
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