West Valley College
Saratoga, California · Public · 6,416 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 76 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,658 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,226 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,974 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,651 |
| $110k and up | $9,893 |
| All families (average) | $3,423 |
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 | Associate's Degree | $52,708 | +$15,732 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $61,612 | +$24,636 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | Associate's Degree | $72,333 | +$35,357 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $41,180 | +$4,204 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $65,280 | +$28,304 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $49,981 | +$13,005 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Associate's Degree | $51,818 | +$14,842 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $49,933 | +$12,957 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $56,438 | +$19,462 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 12% of students receive Pell grants · 51% 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.