At a glance
Average net price
$3,423
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
50.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
6,416
In-state tuition
$0
Out-of-state tuition
$8,702
Cost of attendance
$13,717
Median earnings (10y)
$51,688
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (65% of credentials).
- STEM5%
- Health1%
- Business7%
- Humanities & arts65%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services3%
- Liberal arts56.0%~3,595 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences11.1%~710 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business7.1%~457 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Communication3.5%~223 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~192 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology2.4%~157 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.9%~121 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~114 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal1.7%~112 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~99 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~87 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~75 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English1.1%~73 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.9%~60 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture0.7%~42 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science0.4%~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering0.2%~12 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.1%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.1%~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
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.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 1,576 | $34,585 | $14,308 |
| Economics. | Associate's | 279 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 259 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 203 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 149 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 121 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 120 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 98 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 74 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 66 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 50 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 45 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 42 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 42 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Associate's | 41 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 40 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 38 | — | — |
| Physics. | Associate's | 34 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 31 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 30 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 28 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 20 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Music. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
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 West Valley College
West Valley College is a large institution located in Saratoga, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 6,416 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Social sciences, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at West Valley College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $3,423 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $0 for in-state students and $8,702 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,717 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 50.7%, a above-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,688 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
West Valley College confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Social sciences, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (65% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), business (7% 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 Saratoga, California (suburb), West 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 West Valley College
Q.How much does West Valley College cost?
The average net price at West Valley College is $3,423 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,717.
Q.What is the graduation rate at West Valley College?
West Valley College has a 6-year graduation rate of 50.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do West Valley College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median West Valley College graduate earns $51,688 per year.
Q.What is tuition at West Valley College?
Published tuition is $0 in-state and $8,702 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is West Valley College located?
West Valley College is located in Saratoga, California (ZIP 95070).
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 West Valley College at their official website.