Irvine Valley College

Irvine, California · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$2,090

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

57.1%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

10,286

In-state tuition

$1,156

Out-of-state tuition

$11,860

Cost of attendance

$13,001

Median earnings (10y)

$49,156

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

27 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (61% of credentials).

  • STEM9%
  • Health1%
  • Business21%
  • Humanities & arts61%
  • Social sciences7%
  • Trades & services2%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's3,618$5,754
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate certificate2,641$7,590
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's698
Biological and Physical Sciences.Associate's680
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate666
Real Estate.Undergraduate certificate527
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Undergraduate certificate466
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Associate's340
Mathematics.Associate's327
Psychology, General.Associate's281
Physics.Associate's211
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate186
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's162
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications.Undergraduate certificate152
Chemistry.Associate's135
Computer Science.Associate's117
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's101
Communication and Media Studies.Associate's97
Taxation.Undergraduate certificate85
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's83
Economics.Associate's70
History.Associate's61
Fine and Studio Arts.Associate's60
Legal Support Services.Undergraduate certificate57
Design and Applied Arts.Undergraduate certificate52
Legal Support Services.Associate's48
Sociology.Associate's47
Biology, General.Associate's46
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Undergraduate certificate43
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Undergraduate certificate40
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Associate's40
Political Science and Government.Associate's37
English Language and Literature, General.Associate's36
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate34
Engineering, General.Undergraduate certificate27
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate27
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Undergraduate certificate23
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's22
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate22
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate21

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Irvine Valley College

Irvine Valley College is a large institution located in Irvine, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 10,286 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Interdisciplinary.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Irvine Valley College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $2,090 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,156 for in-state students and $11,860 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,001 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 57.1%, a above-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $49,156 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Irvine Valley College confers degrees and certificates across 27 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Interdisciplinary. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (61% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), stem (9% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Irvine, California (city), Irvine Valley College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Irvine Valley College

Q.How much does Irvine Valley College cost?

The average net price at Irvine Valley College is $2,090 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,001.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Irvine Valley College?

Irvine Valley College has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Irvine Valley College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Irvine Valley College graduate earns $49,156 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Irvine Valley College?

Published tuition is $1,156 in-state and $11,860 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Irvine Valley College located?

Irvine Valley College is located in Irvine, California (ZIP 92618).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Irvine Valley College at their official website.