Valley College of Medical Careers Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Valley College of Medical Careers is a private for-profit trade school in West Hills, California, enrolling about 57 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 78.57% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $37,453 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,967 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 57 N/A% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 78.57%
Valley College of Medical Careers: what the data shows
Common questions about Valley College of Medical Careers, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Valley College of Medical Careers?
Valley College of Medical Careers is located in West Hills, CA (ZIP 91304).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Valley College of Medical Careers public or private?
Valley College of Medical Careers is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Valley College of Medical Careers cost?
Average net price after aid: $21,967.
How big is Valley College of Medical Careers?
Total enrollment: 57 students.
What is the graduation rate at Valley College of Medical Careers?
150%-time completion rate: 78.57%.
What do graduates of Valley College of Medical Careers earn?
Median earnings: $34,269 six years after entry; $37,453 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,876.
77.36% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Valley College of Medical Careers known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (20 completions)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (10 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Valley College of Medical Careers a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 78.57%; median earnings $37,453 at 10 years; net price $21,967. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Valley College of Medical Careers was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,967
2024 Value
In 2024 Valley College of Medical Careers had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,967.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$87,868 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,967 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Valley College of Medical Careers.
Financial Aid by Income Level
77.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
74.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Valley College of Medical Careers was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Valley College of Medical Careers in that year.
Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Valley College of Medical Careers reported total enrollment of about 57 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 21% male and 79% female. About 77.36% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Valley College of Medical Careers in 2024 is 57 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.79% 100% Completion Time
78.57% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.79% of students graduating from Valley College of Medical Careers completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 10% male / 90% female
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 10% male / 90% female
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 17% male / 83% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Valley College of Medical Careers.
Return on Investment
$8,876 Median Student Debt
$37,453 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.70% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
326.24% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Valley College of Medical Careers.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 20 completions
2. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 10 completions
3. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Valley College of Medical Careers.
Employment Outcomes
$34,269 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)
$40,828 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)
$37,453 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
Earnings outcomes for Valley College of Medical Careers graduates.
About
Valley College of Medical Careers is a private for-profit institution located in West Hills, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 57 students. The 150%-time completion rate is 78.57%. Approximately 77.36% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
West Hills, CA 91304
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Valley College of Medical Careers provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Valley College of Medical Careers located?
Valley College of Medical Careers is located in West Hills, CA.
How much does Valley College of Medical Careers cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $21,967 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Valley College of Medical Careers?
Valley College of Medical Careers reports total enrollment of about 57 students in federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Valley College of Medical Careers earn?
Median earnings are $34,269 six years after entry and $37,453 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Valley College of Medical Careers?
The 150%-time completion rate is 78.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Valley College of Medical Careers students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,876.
Is Valley College of Medical Careers public or private?
Valley College of Medical Careers is a private for-profit institution located in West Hills, CA.
Is Valley College of Medical Careers an HBCU?
No. Valley College of Medical Careers is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Valley College of Medical Careers a tribal college?
No. Valley College of Medical Careers is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Valley College of Medical Careers religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Valley College of Medical Careers in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.