Valencia College combines exceptional educational access with outstanding affordability, serving 38.9% Pell-eligible students while maintaining median debt of just $9,300. The institution generates $4,489 in earnings beyond expectations, demonstrating effective preparation for economic advancement despite serving high-need student populations.
Modest earnings levels typical of community college graduates entering the workforce
Low debt levels and controlled net prices
Exceptional enrollment of Pell-eligible and first-generation students
Nationally, placing the institution among the highest we track for economic mobility outcomes
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Valencia College delivers substantial earnings beyond expectations relative to student demographics and institutional resources. Graduates earn $4,489 above predicted outcomes based on student characteristics, ranking at the 72nd percentile nationally in the above-average tier.
Median earnings reach $40,594 ten years after enrollment, with earnings spanning from $22,495 at the 25th percentile to $60,732 at the 75th percentile. Low-income graduates earn $34,700, demonstrating solid economic outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Students seeking affordable post-secondary education with strong accessibility and economic mobility outcomes. Particularly suited for Pell-eligible students (38.9%) and first-generation college students (42.1%) looking for a community college with exceptional access and affordability.
Valencia College's Under-Resourced Institutions classification reflects strong support for diverse student populations with limited institutional resources.
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Valencia College leads with exceptional access performance at the 97.8th percentile nationally, ranking among the highest institutions we track for educational accessibility. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public community college enrolls 38.9% Pell-eligible students and 42.1% first-generation students, demonstrating exceptional commitment to serving underrepresented populations.
With 48.6% transfer students, Valencia College serves as a crucial entry point into higher education. The institution delivers $4,489 in earnings beyond expectations, ranking at the 72nd percentile nationally and placing in the above-average tier for value-added performance.
Graduates earn a median of $40,594 ten years after enrollment, while maintaining exceptionally low median debt of $9,300. Compared to peer institutions with median debt of $19,500, Valencia College students graduate with $10,200 less debt.
This combination of exceptional access, strong affordability, and positive earnings outcomes exemplifies the Under-Resourced Institutions quadrant, where colleges maximize student potential despite limited institutional resources.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Valencia College maintains exceptionally affordable costs that distinguish it nationally among higher education institutions. In-state tuition totals $2,474 annually, while out-of-state students pay $9,383, both well below typical four-year institution levels.
The average net price across all income levels reaches $10,399, compared to a peer median of $14,170, representing $3,771 in annual savings. This substantial cost advantage extends across all income brackets, with net prices ranging from $9,850 for the lowest-income families to $13,965 for middle-high income families.
The gap between sticker price and net price demonstrates Valencia College's commitment to affordability through institutional aid and state support. These controlled costs align with the institution's community college mission of providing accessible higher education pathways.
Valencia College ranks at the 89.2nd percentile nationally for affordability, placing it in the strong tier well above average institutions.
Valencia College graduates demonstrate consistent earnings growth over time, with median earnings increasing from $32,638 six years after enrollment to $36,484 at eight years and $40,594 at ten years. This represents 24.4% earnings growth from the six-year to ten-year mark, based on a substantial ten-year cohort of 15,893 graduates providing high confidence in reported outcomes.
The institution generates $4,489 in earnings beyond expectations, placing it in the above-average tier at the 72nd percentile nationally. Low-income graduates earn $34,700, reflecting solid economic mobility outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Earnings distribution ranges from $22,495 at the 25th percentile to $60,732 at the 75th percentile, representing a 2.7:1 ratio between top and bottom quartiles. The substantial cohort sizes across all time periods, including 12,247 graduates at six years and 14,517 at eight years, ensure reliable earnings estimates.
Approximately one-third of graduates continue to graduate school based on program mix analysis, though confidence in this estimate is low given the diversity of educational pathways.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
137 graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
66 graduates
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
22 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
490 graduates
Valencia College does not currently have sufficient program-level data available in federal College Scorecard reporting for detailed earnings analysis by major. This reflects the institution's community college structure, where many students complete associate degrees, certificates, or transfer to four-year institutions before completing bachelor's programs tracked in federal earnings data.
The absence of program-specific rankings does not indicate limited program quality but rather represents the transfer-focused mission typical of community colleges. Students benefit from Valencia College's strong institutional outcomes across diverse academic areas, with the institution's exceptional access and affordability metrics applying broadly to all students regardless of program choice.
The 48.6% transfer rate suggests many students use Valencia College as a stepping stone to four-year institutions, making program-specific bachelor's degree earnings less relevant for measuring institutional effectiveness.
