Valley College of Medical Careers
Add ComparisonValley College of Medical Careers is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA.
In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Valley College of Medical Careers. 88.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 11.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (26 degrees), 5.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (5 degrees).
After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,967.
In 2023, 81% of undergraduate students attending Valley College of Medical Careers received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.
In 2023 Valley College of Medical Careers had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,967. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Valley College of Medical Careers grew by 20.6%.
This chart compares the average net price of Valley College of Medical Careers (in red) with that of other similar universities.
Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
81% of undergraduate students at Valley College of Medical Careers received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.81% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.
This chart compares the average award discount at Valley College of Medical Careers (in red) with that of other similar universities.
The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.
Valley College of Medical Careers had a total enrollment of 57 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Valley College of Medical Careers is 57 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Valley College of Medical Careers are enrolled full-time.
The enrolled student population at Valley College of Medical Careers, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.77% Asian, 5.26% Black or African American, and 5.26% White.
Students enrolled at Valley College of Medical Careers in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (59.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15%) and Asian Female (9.45%).
The total enrollment at Valley College of Medical Careers in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57 students. The full-time enrollment at Valley College of Medical Careers is 57 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Valley College of Medical Careers are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.
This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Valley College of Medical Careers (in red) compares to similar universities.
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Valley College of Medical Careers was 8%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Valley College of Medical Careers had a retention rate lower than its peers.
This chart shows the retention rate over time at Valley College of Medical Careers (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.
The enrolled student population at Valley College of Medical Careers is 80.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.77% Asian, 5.26% Black or African American, and 5.26% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.
In 2024, 28 more women than men received degrees from Valley College of Medical Careers. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Valley College of Medical Careers is hispanic or latino (26 degrees awarded). There were 5.2 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (5 degrees).
In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Valley College of Medical Careers, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (36 degrees awarded).
The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Valley College of Medical Careers are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).
The most specialized majors at Valley College of Medical Careers in 2024 are Health (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).
The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Valley College of Medical Careers are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists
The most specialized majors at Valley College of Medical Careers are Health (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).
The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Valley College of Medical Careers are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).
The most specialized majors at Valley College of Medical Careers are Health (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).
In 2024, the most common certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Valley College of Medical Careers was Medical Assistant with 20 degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years programs at Valley College of Medical Careers according to their major.
In 2024, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Valley College of Medical Careers, which is 0.125 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (32).
This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Valley College of Medical Careers by degrees awarded.
In 2024, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Valley College of Medical Careers in Medical Assistant, which is 0.111 times less than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.
In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Valley College of Medical Careers in Medical Assistant, which is 9 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.
In 2023, 21% of students graduating from Valley College of Medical Careers completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 91% within 200%.
The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.
Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.
The most common race/ethnicity at Valley College of Medical Careers is hispanic or latino (26 degrees awarded). There were 5.2 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (5 degrees).
The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Valley College of Medical Careers is hispanic or latino female (36 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (34 degrees).
In 2023, Valley College of Medical Careers had a total salary expenditure of 1.26M. Valley College of Medical Careers employs 6 Instructors. Most academics at Valley College of Medical Careers are Male Instructor (4), and Female Instructor (2).
The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Valley College of Medical Careers are: Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees, and Management, with 1 employees.
In 2023, Valley College of Medical Careers paid a median of $593k in salaries, which represents 47% of their overall expenditure ($1.26M) and a 0.0909% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.55% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 13.6% growth between 2020 and 2021.
In 2023, Valley College of Medical Careers paid a total of $286k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.3% of all salaries paid.
This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.
In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Valley College of Medical Careers were Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees, Management with 1 employees.
