Diablo Valley College (113634)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2023 Average Net Price

$8,761

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

16,424

38% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.6%

586 Graduates

About

Diablo Valley College (113634) is a higher education institution located in Contra Costa County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Diablo Valley College (113634) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (520 degrees awarded), Child Care Provider (23 degrees), and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (21 degrees).

In 2023, 3,577 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Diablo Valley College (113634). 58.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,034 degrees), 1.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (953 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Diablo Valley College (113634) is $1,288, which is $−6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Diablo Valley College (113634) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 172 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Diablo Valley College (113634) is $1,288, which is $6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,761.

In 2023, 42% of undergraduate students attending Diablo Valley College (113634) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Diablo Valley College (113634) was $1,288. The cost of tuition at Diablo Valley College (113634) is $−6,965 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Diablo Valley College (113634) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,761

2023 Value

18.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Diablo Valley College (113634) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,761. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Diablo Valley College (113634) grew by 18.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Diablo Valley College (113634) (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.

Other Student Expenses

$20,493

Room and Board

$1,126

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Diablo Valley College (113634) was of $20,493 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.51% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,126. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.26% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Diablo Valley College (113634) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Diablo Valley College (113634) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.6% with respect to 2022, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Diablo Valley College (113634) (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Diablo Valley College (113634) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 172 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Diablo Valley College (113634) had a total enrollment of 16,424 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Diablo Valley College (113634) is 6,243 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,181. This means that 38% of students enrolled at Diablo Valley College (113634) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Diablo Valley College (113634), both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.4% Hispanic or Latino, 29.5% White, 19.1% Asian, 8.73% Two or More Races, 5.74% Black or African American, 0.475% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.164% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Diablo Valley College (113634) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (15.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (13.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Diablo Valley College (113634) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,424 students. The full-time enrollment at Diablo Valley College (113634) is 6,243 and the part-time enrollment is 10,181. This means that 38% of students enrolled at Diablo Valley College (113634) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Diablo Valley College (113634) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 Retention Rate

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 Diablo Valley College (113634) was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Diablo Valley College (113634) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Diablo Valley College (113634) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
4,987 enrolled students
White
4,837 enrolled students
Asian
3,145 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Diablo Valley College (113634) is 30.4% Hispanic or Latino, 29.5% White, 19.1% Asian, 8.73% Two or More Races, 5.74% Black or African American, 0.475% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.164% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 327 students (1.99%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 613 more women than men received degrees from Diablo Valley College (113634). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Diablo Valley College (113634) is white (1,034 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (953 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Diablo Valley College (113634) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (520 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (23 degrees) and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (21 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Diablo Valley College (113634), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (198 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (55 degrees), and Physical Sciences (92 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Postsecondary teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Diablo Valley College (113634) are Postsecondary teachers (102,693 people), Other managers (89,799 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,992 people), Physicians (69,971 people), and Other Physical Scientists (67,013 people).

The most specialized majors at Diablo Valley College (113634) in 2023 are Human Sciences (198 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (55 degrees), Physical Sciences (92 degrees), Language & Linguistics (55 degrees), and Library Science (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Diablo Valley College (113634) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Diablo Valley College (113634) are Human Sciences (198 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (55 degrees), Physical Sciences (92 degrees), Language & Linguistics (55 degrees), and Library Science (11 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Diablo Valley College (113634) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Diablo Valley College (113634).

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
253 degrees awarded
General Health Services
240 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
184 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Diablo Valley College (113634) was General Business Administration & Management with 253 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Diablo Valley College (113634) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,482

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,095

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,482 degrees were awarded to men at Diablo Valley College (113634), which is 0.707 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,095).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Diablo Valley College (113634) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 228 degrees were awarded to men at Diablo Valley College (113634) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.773 times less than the 295 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 295 degrees were awarded to men at Diablo Valley College (113634) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.29 times more than the 228 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 30% of students graduating from Diablo Valley College (113634) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (64.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Diablo Valley College (113634) is Female and Asian (64.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.61% of graduates (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,034 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
953 degrees awarded
Asian
858 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Diablo Valley College (113634) is white (1,034 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (953 degrees).

2.54% of degree recipients (91 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
613 degrees awarded
White Female
567 degrees awarded
Asian Female
470 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Diablo Valley College (113634) is hispanic or latino female (613 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (567 degrees).

Operations

Diablo Valley College (113634) employs 252 Instructors. Most academics at Diablo Valley College (113634) are Female Instructor (132), and Male Instructor (120).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Diablo Valley College (113634) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 116 employees, Management, with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$73.4M

2023 Salaries

4.87%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Diablo Valley College (113634) paid a median of $73.4M in salaries, a 4.87% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.86% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.35% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$28.4M

Instructional Salaries

252

Number of Employees

In 2023, Diablo Valley College (113634) paid a total of $28.4M to 252 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

252 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

116 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Diablo Valley College (113634) was Instructor with 252 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Diablo Valley College (113634) were Office and Administrative Support with 116 employees, Management with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Diablo Valley College (113634) was Female Instructor with 132 employees, and Male Instructor with 120 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Diablo Valley College (113634).

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