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Study at Victor Valley College


Victor Valley College, or VVC, is a community college located on Bear Valley Road in Victorville, California, United States. The college was founded by a public vote in 1960. The first classes were held in 1961 at the campus of Victor Valley High School. The campus of VCC was opened to students in 1965. The campus is spread across an area of 253 acres. It comprises of a technical complex, a gymnasium, the Performing Arts Center, and parking lots. The athletics department of the college offers various sports teams that participate in a variety of sports. Some of the notable alumni of the college are Jamel Richardson, professional football player; Peggy Conlon, President and CEO of the Ad Council; and John W. Henry, money manager and principal owner of the Boston Red Sox.

Profile of Victor Valley CollegeThe main campus of Victor Valley College is in Victorville, California (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public school. Victor Valley College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, landscaping and horticulture, office and administration, and security and law enforcement.

Victor Valley College Selectivity

Victor Valley College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.

FacultyThe school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Victor Valley College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.

Student Enrolment

In 2007, the school had 10, 149 enrolled students.

Victor Valley College Tuition and AffordabilityVictor Valley College offers comparatively low-priced tuition. Victor Valley College Programs and Degrees
General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors
Liberal Arts400liberal arts and sciences, political science, geography courses
Security and Law Enforcement286criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections and criminal justice, forensic science, corrections
Science186biological and physical sciences
Nursing and Emergency Medicine162registered nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant
office and Administration117administrative assistant, data entry
Business and Management102business, accounting, business management
Family and Social Work69child development
Medical Support and Technology59respiratory care tech, medical assistant
Landscaping and Horticulture54applied horticulture, plant nursery, landscaping, floristry
Mechanics and Repair46automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, computer repair, communications install and repair, aircraft powerplant tech, aircraft maintenance, autobody repair, small engine mechanics, . . .
Art Studies29visual and performing arts
Engineering Technician28drafting, civil drafting, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, energy systems tech, laser/optical tech, hazardous materials tech
Real Estate and Construction Management26real estate
Computer Science and Engineering17information technology, computer and info science, system administration, webmastering, database administration, computer programming, computer networking
Construction Trades12construction, construction trades, plumbing, building inspector, construction manager, electrician
Law11legal assistant, legal secretary
Cooking and Culinary Arts6restaurant and catering management
Production Trades5welding, cabinetmaking
Science and Laboratory Technician2biology tech
Media1communication and journalism, animation and special effects, digital communications, journalism, desktop publishing and imaging
Conservation and Resource Management0environmental studies, conservation
Photography and Commercial Art0photography
Medical administration0medical secretary
Education and Teaching0instructional media design
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy0health and physical Education
Animal Science and Care0equestrian studies, animal husbandry
Contact: Victor Valley CollegeVictor Valley College

18422 Bear Valley Rd

Victorville, California 92395-5850

http: //www.vvc.edu