Business Administration, Management and Operations at West Valley College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How West Valley College graduates compare to all programs nationally
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 West Valley CollegeSaratoga | $1,490 | $24,594 | — | $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 West Valley College, approximately 11% 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 16 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.