University of Silicon Valley
San Jose, California · Private, for-profit · 455 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 9 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| 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). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $49,968 | +$12,992 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $33,596 | -$3,380 | falls short | $31,000 | n/a |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's Degree | $67,659 | +$30,683 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 1 yr |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $48,360 | +$11,384 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 50% of students receive Pell grants · 29% 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.