West Valley College

West Valley College is a public two-year institution located in Saratoga, California, in a large suburban area. The college enrolls 10,500 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 53.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 52% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 83% (IPEDS 2023).

West Valley College offers certificate programs across multiple credential lengths. One-to-two-year certificates are available in Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, and Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General. Two-to-four-year certificates are offered in Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, and Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design.

Situated in Saratoga, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, West Valley College serves a large and diverse student body with vocational and technical programs in healthcare administration, design technology, and media arts. Its location provides students with proximity to a broad range of employment opportunities in the region.