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Irvine Valley College

Public Irvine, CA · Urban · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
57%
Graduation Rate
$49,156
Earnings (10yr)
$2,090
Net Price
10,286
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Overview

Irvine Valley College serves over 10,000 students, making it a significant player in California's community college system. With a net price of just $2,090, it stands out as an affordable option for students seeking higher education without the burden of excessive debt.

Data from Chetty/Opportunity Insights sheds light on economic mobility for graduates. While specific mobility rates are not available, the average earnings ten years after graduation are $49,156. This suggests that students can expect a reasonable return on their investment, especially considering the low median debt of $6,500.

Students who thrive here typically pursue degrees in Humanities, Business & Marketing, Physical Sciences, Psychology, or Computer Science & IT. The graduation rate of 57% reflects the college's commitment to supporting student success in these fields, especially for those entering the workforce soon after completing their studies.

Rankings

How Irvine Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation57%Earnings 10yr$49KNet Price$2KRetention79%Median Debt$7KPell Grant Rate20%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$1K$0-30K$1K$30-48K$4K$48-75K$9K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1197.3%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1961.3%MOBILITY234.82%

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,156
In-State Tuition
$11,860
Out-of-State
$2,090
Avg Net Price
$6,500
Median Debt
20%
Pell Grant Rate
1%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$734
Family Income $0–$30K
$785
Family Income $30K–$48K
$3,941
Family Income $48K–$75K
$9,432
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$35,124
6 Years After Entry
$43,391
8 Years
$49,156
10 Years
0.13x
Debt-to-Earnings
50%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$35,124 6yr $43,391 8yr $49,156 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

234.82%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1961.3%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1197.3%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$81,200
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.65
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.04
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.7%
Volunteering Rate
0.91
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 79%
Full-Time Faculty 26%
Faculty Salary (mo) $13,269
Diversity Index 0.76
First-Gen Students 43%

Top Programs

Humanities 51%
Business & Marketing 21%
Physical Sciences 4%
Psychology 3%
Computer Science & IT 2%
Visual & Performing Arts 2%
Mathematics & Statistics 2%
Social Sciences 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's

Student Body

Female
52%
White
27%
Hispanic
26%
Black
2%
Asian
31%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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