Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo, Michigan · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$2,979

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

28.2%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

4,997

In-state tuition

$4,144

Out-of-state tuition

$9,094

Cost of attendance

$11,386

Median earnings (10y)

$38,618

Admissions

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

Programs breakdown

18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (45%), trades & services (17%), health (16%).

  • STEM14%
  • Health16%
  • Business7%
  • Humanities & arts45%
  • Social sciences1%
  • Trades & services17%

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's908$24,567$14,665
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's154$55,371$20,751
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's77$32,580$14,100
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.Associate's66$18,000
Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate certificate58
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's56$47,001$20,985
Engineering, General.Associate's42
Graphic Communications.Associate's36
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's35$43,842$9,817
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's33
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Associate's31
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Associate's30$25,539$14,382
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's26$11,499
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's25$19,802
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate22
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate22
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Undergraduate certificate19
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's19
Fire Protection.Associate's18
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's18
Food Science and Technology.Undergraduate certificate15
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate15
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians.Associate's13
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate11
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.Associate's11
Precision Metal Working.Associate's11
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.Associate's11
Marketing.Associate's11
International/Globalization Studies.Undergraduate certificate10
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Associate's9
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Associate's9
Food Science and Technology.Associate's8
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate8
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate8
Design and Applied Arts.Undergraduate certificate8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's8
Computer Systems Analysis.Undergraduate certificate5
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's5
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Associate's5
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other.Undergraduate certificate5

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 Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 4,997 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Engineering tech.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Kalamazoo Valley Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $2,979 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,144 for in-state students and $9,094 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $11,386 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 28.2%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $38,618 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Kalamazoo Valley Community College confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Engineering tech. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (45% of credentials), trades & services (17% of credentials), health (16% 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 Kalamazoo, Michigan (suburb), Kalamazoo Valley Community College draws students from across Michigan 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 Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Q.How much does Kalamazoo Valley Community College cost?

The average net price at Kalamazoo Valley Community College is $2,979 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $11,386.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Kalamazoo Valley Community College?

Kalamazoo Valley Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 28.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduate earns $38,618 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Kalamazoo Valley Community College?

Published tuition is $4,144 in-state and $9,094 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Kalamazoo Valley Community College located?

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan (ZIP 49003).

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 Kalamazoo Valley Community College at their official website.