Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, California · Public · 15,358 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 126 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,411 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,103 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,390 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,846 |
| $110k and up | $6,953 |
| All families (average) | $8,312 |
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 | $47,992 | +$11,016 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $56,853 | +$19,877 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $48,309 | +$11,333 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,122 | -$5,854 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | Associate's Degree | $60,076 | +$23,100 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $59,444 | +$22,468 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $39,912 | +$2,936 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Political Science and Government | Associate's Degree | $43,165 | +$6,189 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Associate's Degree | $56,683 | +$19,707 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,995 | +$3,019 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Science | Associate's Degree | $88,450 | +$51,474 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | Associate's Degree | $45,397 | +$8,421 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Associate's Degree | $54,934 | +$17,958 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Physical Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $59,723 | +$22,747 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 49% 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.