Los Angeles Valley College (117733)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,196

2023 Average Net Price

$11,547

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

15,733

19.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.2%

307 Graduates

About

Los Angeles Valley College (117733) is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (918 degrees awarded), Biomedical Technology (14 degrees), and General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (5 degrees).

In 2023, 3,856 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Los Angeles Valley College (117733). 63.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,918 degrees), 1.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,290 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) is $1,196, which is $−7,057 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 248 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) is $1,196, which is $7,057 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,547.

In 2023, 54% of undergraduate students attending Los Angeles Valley College (117733) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,196

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) was $1,196. The cost of tuition at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) is $−7,057 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Los Angeles Valley College (117733) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,547

2023 Value

3.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Los Angeles Valley College (117733) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,547. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Los Angeles Valley College (117733) grew by 3.28%.

This chart compares the average net price of Los Angeles Valley College (117733) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,784

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) was of $17,784 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

54% of undergraduate students at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.82% with respect to 2022, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 248 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Los Angeles Valley College (117733) had a total enrollment of 15,733 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) is 3,083 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,650. This means that 19.6% of students enrolled at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Los Angeles Valley College (117733), both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.8% Hispanic or Latino, 31.7% White, 5.73% Asian, 5.43% Black or African American, 2.89% Two or More Races, 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (29.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (23.2%) and White Female (16.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,733 students. The full-time enrollment at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) is 3,083 and the part-time enrollment is 12,650. This means that 19.6% of students enrolled at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Los Angeles Valley College (117733) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
7,989 enrolled students
White
4,990 enrolled students
Asian
901 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) is 50.8% Hispanic or Latino, 31.7% White, 5.73% Asian, 5.43% Black or African American, 2.89% Two or More Races, 0.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 434 students (2.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,068 more women than men received degrees from Los Angeles Valley College (117733). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) is hispanic or latino (1,918 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,290 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (918 degrees awarded), followed by Biomedical Technology (14 degrees) and General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (5 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Los Angeles Valley College (117733), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (359 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (373 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,374 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (337,419 people), Other managers (288,735 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (225,146 people), Chief executives & legislators (129,903 people), and Postsecondary teachers (115,824 people).

The most specialized majors at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) in 2023 are Human Sciences (359 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (373 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,374 degrees), Communication Technologies (23 degrees), and Social Sciences (270 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) are Human Sciences (359 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (373 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,374 degrees), Communication Technologies (23 degrees), and Social Sciences (270 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Los Angeles Valley College (117733).

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
454 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
187 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
181 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 454 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,394

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,462

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,394 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles Valley College (117733), which is 0.566 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,462).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 469 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.519 times less than the 903 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 903 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.93 times more than the 469 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% of students graduating from Los Angeles Valley College (117733) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (62.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) is Female and Asian (62.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.63% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,918 degrees awarded
White
1,290 degrees awarded
Asian
248 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) is hispanic or latino (1,918 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,290 degrees).

3.32% of degree recipients (128 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,221 degrees awarded
White Female
828 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
697 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) is hispanic or latino female (1,221 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (828 degrees).

Operations

Los Angeles Valley College (117733) employs 184 Instructors. Most academics at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) are Female Instructor (97), and Male Instructor (87).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 105 employees, Service, with 53 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$15M - Federal
$9.45M - State
$7.78M - Local

As of 2023, Los Angeles Valley College (117733) received $15M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.45M from state grants and contracts, and $7.78M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$65.9M

2023 Salaries

6.16%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Los Angeles Valley College (117733) paid a median of $65.9M in salaries, a 6.16% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.06% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.69% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$24.4M

Instructional Salaries

184

Number of Employees

In 2023, Los Angeles Valley College (117733) paid a total of $24.4M to 184 employees working as instructors, which represents 37% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

184 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

105 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) was Instructor with 184 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) were Office and Administrative Support with 105 employees, Service with 53 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Los Angeles Valley College (117733) was Female Instructor with 97 employees, and Male Instructor with 87 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Los Angeles Valley College (117733).

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