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Los Angeles Valley College

Public Valley Glen, CA · Urban · Far West · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
32%
Graduation Rate
$42,678
Earnings (10yr)
$12,152
Net Price
12,601
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Overview

Los Angeles Valley College serves over 12,600 students, making it a significant player in the community college landscape. The graduation rate stands at 32%, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities for students seeking to complete their degrees.

According to Opportunity Insights, economic mobility data is not available for Los Angeles Valley College. However, the school plays a crucial role in the local economy, especially for students from low-income backgrounds, with 26% of students receiving Pell Grants. This suggests that a substantial portion of the student body comes from families with financial needs, which the college aims to support.

With a net price of $12,152 and a median debt of $10,500, affordability is a key factor for prospective students. Graduates earn an average of $42,678 after ten years, indicating a solid return on investment for those who complete their programs. Students who thrive here often pursue degrees in humanities, business, social sciences, communications, or psychology, areas that align with both job market demands and personal interests.

How Los Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation32%Earnings 10yr$43KNet Price$12KMedian Debt$11KPell Grant Rate26%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$11K$0-30K$12K$30-48K$15K$48-75K$21K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,238
In-State Tuition
$10,572
Out-of-State
$12,152
Avg Net Price
$10,500
Median Debt
26%
Pell Grant Rate
2%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$11,225
Family Income $0–$30K
$11,772
Family Income $30K–$48K
$14,650
Family Income $48K–$75K
$20,546
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$33,987
6 Years After Entry
$37,042
8 Years
$42,678
10 Years
0.25x
Debt-to-Earnings
49%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$33,987 6yr $37,042 8yr $42,678 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.93
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.13
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.1%
Volunteering Rate
0.86
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Full-Time Faculty 32%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,889
Diversity Index 0.64
First-Gen Students 56%

Top Programs

Humanities 31%
Business & Marketing 17%
Social Sciences 9%
Communications 4%
Psychology 4%
Visual & Performing Arts 4%
Health Professions 3%
Criminal Justice 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
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
58%
White
35%
Hispanic
48%
Black
6%
Asian
6%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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