University of Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA · Private for-profit · Graduate degree-granting
University of Silicon Valley, based in San Jose, California, is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 455 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $51,017 ten years after enrollment, which is 25% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 31.3%. Mmedian graduate debt is $31,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.65x. The average net price after financial aid is $27,815 per year. The most popular programs include Graphic Communications, Design & Applied Arts, Computer Software Engineering, Music, and Computer Programming.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,017
Graduation Rate
31.3%
Median Debt
$31,000
Average Net Price
$27,815
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.46x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.65x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
455
Admission Rate
51.2%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
68.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$22,480
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,480
Pell Grant Rate
49.7%
Federal Loan Rate
67.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$24,350
Income $30K–$48K
$27,140
Income $48K–$75K
$28,102
Income $110K+
$34,379
Student Demographics
Women
34.2%
White
28.6%
Black
12.1%
Hispanic
26.6%
Asian
16.7%
Two or More Races
6.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
44.2%
Accreditations
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (8)
Bachelor (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | $49,968 | 26 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $33,596 | 19 |
| Computer Software Engineering | $67,659 | 15 |
| Music | $48,360 | 10 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 9 |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Bachelor | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Master | 2 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Technology Programs in California