Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
Not Offered
Total Programs
126
Offered Degrees at West Valley
West Valley College is categorized by Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, West Valley College offers 126 programs through on-site (classroom) only. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 62 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 33 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 28 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 126 | 0 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
West Valley Associate's Programs
West Valley College offers Associate's degree with 62 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Associate's degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Landscape Architecture | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 43 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 38 | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | - | - |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Pre-Engineering | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Italian Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | ✕ | - | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 1,128 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 1,128 | - |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 40 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 40 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | - | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 52 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 52 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 38 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 38 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 235 | |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | - | - |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 175 | - |
| Geography | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 41 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | - | - |
| Photography | ✕ | - | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | - | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 143 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 143 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| History | ✕ | 2 | - |
West Valley Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
West Valley College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 33 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 31 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | - | - |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Music | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | ✕ | - | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other) | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
West Valley 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
West Valley College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 28 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Computer Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | ✕ | - | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | ✕ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 66 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 66 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Geography (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | - | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | ✕ | - | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | - | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | ✕ | - | - |
West Valley 2-4 Years Certificate Programs
West Valley College offers 2-4 Years Certificate degree with 3 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 2-4 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | - | - |
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