Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,999
95th percentile (95th in CA)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How San Bernardino Valley College graduates compare to all programs nationally

San Bernardino Valley College graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all business administration, management and operations associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Business Administration, Management and Operations associates's programs at peer institutions in California (136 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
San Bernardino Valley College$44,999$39,440
Mendocino College$49,145$41,540$20,0000.41
San Diego Mesa College$40,642$50,046$8,0000.20
Sacramento City College$33,689$38,893$7,5000.22
San Diego City College$33,350$40,405$10,6250.32
Riverside City College$32,537$5,5000.17
National Median$33,977$13,9800.41

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Mendocino College
Ukiah
$1,423$49,145$20,000
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego
$1,150$40,642$8,000
Sacramento City College
Sacramento
$1,288$33,689$7,500
San Diego City College
San Diego
$1,150$33,350$10,625
Riverside City College
Riverside
$1,420$32,537$5,500

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 San Bernardino Valley College, approximately 27% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.