Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, California · Public · 11,534 undergraduates
Of 17 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 84 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,012 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,161 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,619 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,237 |
| $110k and up | $8,678 |
| All families (average) | $3,860 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,904 | +$928 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $38,575 | +$1,599 | clears the bar | $14,000 | 8.8 yrs |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $63,614 | +$26,638 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $41,827 | +$4,851 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $50,512 | +$13,536 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $27,423 | -$9,553 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $32,925 | -$4,051 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $38,497 | +$1,521 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $95,758 | +$58,782 | clears the bar | $8,978 | 0.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Associate's Degree | $42,705 | +$5,729 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Associate's Degree | $42,230 | +$5,254 | clears the bar | $13,500 | 2.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $36,358 | -$618 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Associate's Degree | $17,588 | -$19,388 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $84,908 | +$47,932 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Associate's Degree | $51,030 | +$14,054 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 34% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.