Irvine Valley College Career Programs

Irvine Valley College (referred to as Irvine Valley) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Irvine, CA. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Irvine Valley College is $1,156 for California residents and $10,996 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 10,464 and the students to faculty ratio is 3.57% (28 to 1).Irvine Valley College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $10,996
  • Number of Programs: 102 programs

Irvine Valley 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Irvine Valley College are $1,156 for California residents and $10,996 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 11.19% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Irvine Valley College
California residentsOut of State
2018-2019$1,142$8,054
2019-2020$1,144$6,952
2020-2021$1,146$8,346
2021-2022$1,146$8,826
2022-2023$1,150$9,814
2023-2024$1,156$10,996

Who Accredits Irvine Valley College

Irvine Valley College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1988 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Irvine Valley College offers 100 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 5,584 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Irvine Valley. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Irvine Valley with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 2 programs 0
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations1 program 0
Landscaping and Groundskeeping1 program 0
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 2 programs 0
Natural Resources/Conservation1 program 0
Environmental Studies1 program 0
Architecture [+] 1 program 0
Architectural Technology/Technician1 program 0
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 2 programs 5
Area Studies (other)1 program 3
Women's Studies1 program 2
Communication and Journalism [+] 3 programs 53
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1 program 53
Journalism1 program 0
Radio and Television1 program 0
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 0
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design1 program 0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 6 programs 66
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 0
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications1 program 3
Computer Science1 program 62
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 0
Computer Graphics1 program 0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 1
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 0
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 0
Engineering [+] 1 program 4
Pre-Engineering1 program 4
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs 4
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 1
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program 3
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 6 programs 28
Chinese Language and Literature1 program 4
Japanese Language and Literature1 program 13
French Language and Literature1 program 6
Spanish Language and Literature1 program 5
Arabic Language and Literature1 program 0
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 6 programs 17
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies1 program 0
Adult Development and Aging1 program 0
Child Care and Support Services Management1 program 0
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 17
Apparel and Textiles1 program 0
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management1 program 0
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 28
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 28
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 22
English Language and Literature1 program 22
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs 2,082
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 1,928
Humanities/Humanistic Studies1 program 154
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 19
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 19
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 program 170
Mathematics1 program 170
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 2 programs 605
Biological and Physical Sciences1 program 366
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 program 239
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 2 programs 11
Health and Physical Education/Fitness1 program 0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 11
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 1 program 7
Philosophy1 program 7
Physical Sciences [+] 5 programs 188
Physical Sciences1 program 0
Astronomy1 program 0
Chemistry1 program 76
Geology/Earth Science1 program 0
Physics1 program 112
Psychology [+] 1 program 156
Psychology1 program 156
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 57
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 57
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 0
Social Sciences [+] 7 programs 94
Social Sciences1 program 0
Anthropology1 program 6
Economics1 program 37
Geography1 program 4
International Relations and Affairs1 program 0
Political Science and Government1 program 18
Sociology1 program 29
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 0
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 5 programs 3
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair1 program 3
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 0
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician1 program 0
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 1 program 0
Marine Transportation (other)1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 11 programs 67
Visual and Performing Arts1 program 5
Dance1 program 1
Fashion/Apparel Design1 program 0
Interior Design1 program 0
Graphic Design1 program 8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1 program 8
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology1 program 0
Film/Cinema/Video Studies1 program 2
Photography1 program 0
Art/Art Studies1 program 37
Music1 program 6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 programs 0
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 0
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 0
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)1 program 0
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 0
Business [+] 9 programs 484
Business/Commerce1 program 0
Business Administration and Management1 program 393
Office Management and Supervision1 program 0
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 85
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 5
International Business/Trade/Commerce1 program 0
Real Estate1 program 1
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1 program 0
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations1 program 0
History [+] 1 program 33
History1 program 33
Total92 programs4,203
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 0
Recording Arts Technology/Technician1 program 0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 program 0
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 2 programs 5
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies1 program 0
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 5
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 0
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 1,376
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 1,376
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 0
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1 program 0
Business [+] 1 program 0
Retail Management1 program 0
Total8 programs1,381

Student Population

At Irvine Valley College, there are total 10,464 students. Among them, 4,411 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 5,345 men and 5,119 women students at Irvine Valley. Next table summarizes the student population at Irvine Valley.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Irvine Valley College
TotalMaleFemale
Total10,4645,3455,119
American Indian/Native American21714
Asian3,2491,6441,605
Black/African American234110124
Hispanic2,5721,2041,368
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander221210
White3,0341,6261,408
Two More637359278
Un-Known260129131
Student Population in Online Programs at Irvine Valley
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students10,4644,4113,9722,081

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