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Valencia College

Public Orlando, FL · Urban · Southeast · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
46%
Graduation Rate
$40,594
Earnings (10yr)
$12,037
Net Price
39,486
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Overview

Nearly 40,000 students choose Valencia College each year, making it a significant player in Florida's higher education landscape. With a focus on affordability, the average net price for students is just over $12,000, allowing many to pursue their degrees without overwhelming debt.

Data from Opportunity Insights indicates that students at Valencia College can expect to earn around $40,594 after ten years. This earning potential reflects a solid return on investment, particularly given the median debt of just $9,300. While the graduation rate sits at 46%, the college's emphasis on access and support for diverse student backgrounds—39% of whom receive Pell Grants—positions it as a stepping stone for many.

Valencia College thrives on its commitment to practical education in popular fields like Business, Computer Science, and Health Professions. Students who succeed here often take advantage of the college's strong connections with local industries. By focusing on career readiness and affordable education, Valencia ensures that a wide range of students can find their place and make strides toward a successful future.

Rankings

How Valencia Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation46%Earnings 10yr$41KNet Price$12KMedian Debt$9KPell Grant Rate39%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$11K$0-30K$12K$30-48K$14K$48-75K$15K$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%1568.8%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1362.7%MOBILITY213.79%

Cost & Financial Aid

$2,664
In-State Tuition
$9,576
Out-of-State
$12,037
Avg Net Price
$9,300
Median Debt
39%
Pell Grant Rate
12%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$11,453
Family Income $0–$30K
$11,575
Family Income $30K–$48K
$13,901
Family Income $48K–$75K
$14,781
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$32,638
6 Years After Entry
$36,484
8 Years
$40,594
10 Years
0.23x
Debt-to-Earnings
50%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$32,638 6yr $36,484 8yr $40,594 10yr

Social Mobility

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

213.79%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1362.7%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1568.8%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$62,000
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.90
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.06
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.8%
Volunteering Rate
0.94
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.133%
Inventor Rate
41
Total Patents
133
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Full-Time Faculty 29%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,578
Diversity Index 0.71
First-Gen Students 42%

Top Programs

Humanities 38%
Business & Marketing 35%
Computer Science & IT 10%
Health Professions 6%
Criminal Justice 3%
Culinary & Personal Services 2%
Visual & Performing Arts 1%
Education 0%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Southeast
Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Predominant Degree Certificate
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
58%
White
21%
Hispanic
45%
Black
17%
Asian
4%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

Opportunity Insights Patent Data

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