Imperial Valley College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. 51% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Imperial Valley College is a public institution located in Imperial, California with approximately 7,652 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $1,115 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Imperial Valley College is a public community college in Imperial County, California. It was founded in 1962 and enrolls around 7,000 students per year. The main campus is located on a 160-acre (0.65 km2) site in the city of Imperial with extended campuses in El Centro and Brawley.
Worth considering if you're in Imperial County and want an affordable path to transfer or a technical credential — with about 7,000 students, it's a close-knit community college with campuses in Imperial, El Centro, and Brawley that serves the local region well. The honest concern is the post-graduation earnings picture: median earnings of $31,000 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it aligns with a clear transfer or career goal. Students who use it as a stepping stone to a four-year university or a specific trade tend to get the most out of it.
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Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,652 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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