Imperial Valley College
Imperial, California · Public · 7,652 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 83 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,112 |
| $75k to $110k | $2,221 |
| All families (average) | $1,115 |
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 | $39,907 | +$2,931 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $36,000 | -$976 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $43,842 | +$6,866 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $41,312 | +$4,336 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $33,364 | -$3,612 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $100,265 | +$63,289 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,311 | +$3,335 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, Other | Associate's Degree | $35,363 | -$1,613 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 51% of students receive Pell grants · 45% 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.