University of Silicon Valley
San Jose, California · Private, for-profit
Of 4 assessed programs, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 9 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $24,350 |
| $30k to $48k | $27,140 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,102 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,144 |
| $110k and up | $34,379 |
| All families (average) | $27,815 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
4 of 13 programs could be assessed 31% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $49,968 | +$12,992 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 2.4 yrs | 35 |
| Design | Bachelor's Degree | $33,596 | -$3,380 | falls short | $31,000 | insufficient data | 24 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's Degree | $67,659 | +$30,683 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 1.0 yrs | 17 |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $48,360 | +$11,384 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 9 |
| Computer Programming | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 8 |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 3 |
| Business Administration | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 3 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 3 |
| Business Administration | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 0 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Music | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Business Administration | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($36,976/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.