Health/Medical Preparatory Programs at Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA · Associate's Degree
Diablo Valley College graduates in health/medical preparatory programs earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Diablo Valley College Compares for Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
All 28 colleges reporting health/medical preparatory programs earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $90,501 | $86,670 | #2 | $83,933 |
| 2 | Connors State College Warner, OK | $80,132 | $89,969 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX | $77,355 | $78,647 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Rose State College Midwest City, OK | $73,548 | $82,577 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Skyline College San Bruno, CA | $67,805 | $61,698 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Miami, OK | $62,140 | $69,768 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA | $59,802 | $54,416 | #13 | — |
| 8 | Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX | $59,338 | $60,329 | #8 | — |
| 9 | Gavilan College Gilroy, CA | $58,344 | $53,089 | #14 | $28,448 |
| 10 | Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing, NJ | $56,722 | $49,784 | #18 | $29,378 |
| 11 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $55,373 | $56,298 | #12 | — |
| 12 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $54,934 | $49,986 | #17 | $24,803 |
| 13 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $52,465 | $58,906 | #9 | $30,605 |
| 14 | Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, OK | $51,679 | $58,023 | #11 | $28,077 |
| 15 | Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe, AR | $51,522 | $60,714 | #7 | — |
Other Majors at Diablo Valley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $88,450 | — | #2 of 23 |
| Economics | $60,076 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | $59,723 | — | #6 of 24 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,444 | — | #30 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,853 | — | #95 of 547 |
| Sociology | $56,683 | — | #4 of 29 |
| Psychology | $48,309 | — | #14 of 106 |
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | $45,397 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | $43,165 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,995 | $35,813 | #685 of 947 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,912 | — | #34 of 53 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Diablo Valley College health/medical preparatory programs graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,803 one year after graduating and $54,934 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Diablo Valley College rank for health/medical preparatory programs?
Among 28 colleges reporting earnings for health/medical preparatory programs graduates, Diablo Valley College ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is health/medical preparatory programs at Diablo Valley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for health/medical preparatory programs ($51,711).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.