Van Nuys, California Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

Colleges in Van Nuys, California: median graduate debt $10,918 (-17.7% vs U.S.) 384 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 384 students
  • Median net price: $30,395 (+204.9% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $10,918 (-17.7% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $11,537

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Overview

Colleges and universities in Van Nuys serve students across California with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 384 students enrolled in federal data. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Van Nuys, California and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Van Nuys vs California & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Van Nuys, CaliforniaN/A$30,395$10,918N/A384
California (state median)$1,350$8,343$11,53759.0%2,134,322
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221

Earnings & employment outcomes: Van Nuys, California vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
Van Nuys, CaliforniaN/AN/AN/A——N/AN/A
California (state median)$65,66890.0%83.8%3.7%—74.1%0.28
United States$54,38488.0%76.4%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in California (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Van Nuys, CaliforniaN/A$30,395$10,918N/A384N/AN/A
Los Angeles$16,900$21,711$18,37571.7%120,534$74,16587.7%
San Diego$13,284$23,205$13,00069.2%95,661$66,22889.4%
Sacramento$1,288$20,520$10,67450.8%94,048$64,87691.3%
Long Beach$4,453$14,158$11,81268.9%60,761$64,40391.1%
Fullerton$5,420$6,555$13,75070.2%56,299$56,32489.2%
Fresno$7,350$20,190$10,97653.5%54,532$60,07091.2%
Riverside$15,606$21,765$11,09860.8%53,903$61,82490.9%
Pasadena$31,530$25,065$13,19437.4%49,021$62,22284.6%
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221$54,38488.0%

Student debt: Van Nuys, California vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Van Nuys, California is $10,918 (-17.7% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $11,537.

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Costs & borrowing

Median graduate debt is $10,918 (-17.7% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Van Nuys?

This city profile covers 2 campuses in Van Nuys, California with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Van Nuys?

Median in-state tuition in Van Nuys is N/A and median net price is $30,395. For California overall, medians are $1,350 and $8,343; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.

What do graduates earn in Van Nuys?

Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Van Nuys is N/A vs $65,668 for California and $54,384 nationally.

What is student debt like for Van Nuys colleges?

Median completer debt in Van Nuys is $10,918 vs $11,537 for California and $13,271 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Van Nuys?

Among 2 campuses in Van Nuys, California, 2 campuses with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include North-West College-Van Nuys and Marian Health Careers Center-Van Nuys Campus.

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