Business Administration, Management and Operations at Irvine Valley College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine Valley College | — | $45,180 | — |
| San Diego Mesa College | $40,642 | $50,046 | +23% |
| Santa Ana College | $30,315 | $47,968 | +58% |
| Cuesta College | $29,983 | $47,178 | +57% |
| Cosumnes River College | $19,699 | $47,063 | +139% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Business Administration, Management and Operations associates's programs at peer institutions in California (136 total in state)
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Irvine Valley CollegeIrvine | $1,156 | $29,222* | $45,180 | $7,538* | — |
 Mendocino CollegeUkiah | $1,423 | $49,145* | $41,540 | $20,000* | 0.41 |
 San Bernardino Valley CollegeSan Bernardino | $1,185 | $44,999* | $39,440 | —* | — |
 San Diego Mesa CollegeSan Diego | $1,150 | $40,642* | $50,046 | $8,000* | 0.20 |
 Sacramento City CollegeSacramento | $1,288 | $33,689* | $38,893 | $7,500* | 0.22 |
 San Diego City CollegeSan Diego | $1,150 | $33,350* | $40,405 | $10,625* | 0.32 |
| National Median | — | $33,977* | — | $13,980* | 0.41 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Irvine Valley College, approximately 21% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 22 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.