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Irvine Valley College
Irvine, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 5500 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 · Phone: (949) 451-5100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Irvine Valley College is a public trade and career school in Irvine, California offering electrician training, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Irvine Valley College has a 57.1% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $6,500 and median earnings of $49,156 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Irvine Valley College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 20.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $46,800 | $76,160 | $103,000 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 31 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Irvine Valley College is a public community college in Irvine, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by eligible students here. The campus's primary trade offering in federal data is its electrician training program, which produced 31 completers in recent reporting.
Looking at the numbers: the overall completion rate for this campus is 57.1%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $49,156. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 20.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enrolled overall (note: this figure reflects the broader student body of 10,286 undergraduates, not the electrician program specifically).
This campus, as a large community college in a major metro area, may suit students seeking a structured, campus-based electrician training pathway alongside a broad range of academic offerings, though program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults considering a career change should contact the school directly to confirm program length, format, and licensing requirements. To verify accreditation status and review updated outcome data, prospective students can consult the ACCJC directly or search this campus on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Federal data lists electrician schools as the top trade program at Irvine Valley College, with 31 completers reported. No other trade program families are listed for this campus in the data provided.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Irvine Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at Irvine Valley College is 57.1%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $6,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates ten years after entry are $49,156, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (949) 451-5100 or visit https://www.ivc.edu/ for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Irvine Valley College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm the schedule and duration of its electrician program.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?116439.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Specific fit for career changers, including scheduling flexibility, is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options for adult or working students.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the electrician program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or your state's licensing board for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Irvine Valley College at (949) 451-5100 or visit https://www.ivc.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering electrician training is not reported for this campus; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?116439 to compare institutions directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.