San Bernardino Valley College

Public two-year college in San Bernardino, CA that costs an average of $17,782 a year after financial aid and graduates 32% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$17,782
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
32%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,912

PublicMidsize city12,234 undergraduates

Cost of San Bernardino Valley College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$22,617
Tuition and fees, in-state$1,185
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$11,121
Books and supplies$1,338
Average net price after aid$17,782

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$17,573
$30,001–48,000$19,248
$48,001–75,000$19,409
$75,001–110,000$18,530
$110,001+$18,686

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with San Bernardino Valley College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate32%
First-year retention81%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$38,692
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,912
Rank in California (earnings)98th of 125 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants28%
Students with federal loans0.2%

Majors and programs at San Bernardino Valley College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (42)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services76——
Air Transportation3——
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services36——
Architectural Sciences and Technology2——
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians2——
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection2——
Business Administration, Management and Operations6——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services17——
Computer and Information Sciences8——
Computer Programming1——
Computer Science3——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management6——
Criminal Justice and Corrections685——
Culinary Arts and Related Services26——
Design and Applied Arts11——
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services———
Educational Administration and Supervision2——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers19——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians———
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians16——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations1——
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians36——
Film/Video and Photographic Arts———
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services2——
Geography and Cartography7——
Health and Medical Administrative Services46——
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians5——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services29——
Human Services12——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians12——
Journalism1——
Leatherworking and Upholstery1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1,136——
Library and Archives Assisting15——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions170——
Precision Metal Working9——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication19——
Real Estate16——
Special Education and Teaching2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods19——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians77——

Associate's degree programs (61)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services90——
Air Transportation5——
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services32——
Anthropology7——
Architectural Sciences and Technology7——
Astronomy and Astrophysics———
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians———
Biological and Physical Sciences———
Biology14——
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection3——
Business Administration, Management and Operations223——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services17——
Chemistry3——
Communication and Media Studies23——
Computer and Information Sciences18——
Computer Programming5——
Computer Science16——
Criminal Justice and Corrections67——
Culinary Arts and Related Services9——
Design and Applied Arts27——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft5——
Economics11——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers8——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians2——
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians20——
English Language and Literature30——
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians47——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies1——
Film/Video and Photographic Arts5——
Fine and Studio Arts38——
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services3——
Geography and Cartography2——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences3——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences5——
History12——
Hospitality Administration/Management2——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services41——
Human Services53——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities685——
Library and Archives Assisting24——
Mathematics22——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions63——
Music6——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research———
Philosophy4——
Physics8——
Political Science and Government15——
Precision Metal Working3——
Psychology198——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication29——
Real Estate8——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing173——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics13——
Social Sciences———
Social Sciences, Other———
Sociology61——
Special Education and Teaching9——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness39——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods37——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians20——

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San Diego Miramar CollegeSan Diego$21,008—$53,737
Los Angeles City CollegeLos Angeles$4,875—$42,194
Los Angeles Pierce CollegeWoodland Hills$3,150—$47,028
Cosumnes River CollegeSacramento$3,676—$46,541
Sierra CollegeRocklin$27,774—$48,499

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About San Bernardino Valley College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationSan Bernardino, CA
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates12,234
Student-to-faculty ratio25 to 1
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Websitevalleycollege.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does San Bernardino Valley College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $22,617 a year (tuition and fees: $1,185 in-state, $11,121 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,782 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,573.

How much do San Bernardino Valley College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $43,912 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 98th of 125 similar colleges in California.

What is San Bernardino Valley College's graduation rate?

32% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 81% of first-year students return for a second year.