Diablo Valley College, CA
Public
2-Year • Very Large
Associate's College • High Transfer • Largely Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Diablo Valley College Rankings
Affordability95
Retention46
Graduation1
Earnings17
Diversity91
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Diablo Valley College
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Bachelor’s
47%
Associate’s
53%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing11%
Communication, Journalism3%
Communications Technologies1%
Computer and Information Sciences8%
Construction Trades2%
Education<1%
Engineering<1%
Engineering Technologies<1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History<1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences7%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities20%
Library Science1%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Personal and Culinary Services1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Diablo Valley College
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Diablo Valley College
$1K
In-State Tuition
$9K
Out-of-State Tuition
$12K
Average Total Cost
$5K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $4K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $7K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $9K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $5K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Diablo Valley College
1%
Receive Federal Loans
$6K
Median Federal Debt
51%
Repayment Rate
$52
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 70% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 2% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 1% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $7K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $5K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $4K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $6K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $5K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $14K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $6K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $3K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 44% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 51% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 50% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 57% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Diablo Valley College
79%
Retention Rate
10%
Transfer Rate
22%
Withdrawal Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 24% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 45% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 51% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 52% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 26% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 40% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31% | 51% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 64% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 43% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 25% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Diablo Valley College
81%
Employment Rate
$28K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 81% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 75% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 80% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 76% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 78% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $28K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $65K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $28K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Diablo Valley College
18,327
Undergraduates
32%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 35% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 60% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 22% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Diablo Valley College, CA
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0 miles, S
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1 miles, SE
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2 miles, S
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2 miles, E