San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA · Private for-profit · Associate degree-granting

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield, based in Bakersfield, California, is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 798 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,317 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 52.4%. Mmedian graduate debt is $10,674, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.59x. The average net price after financial aid is $23,351 per year. The most popular programs include Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Practical Nursing, and Electrical & Power Transmission.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,317
Graduation Rate
52.4%
Median Debt
$10,674
Average Net Price
$23,351
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.64x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.59x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
798
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
62.2%
Federal Loan Rate
71.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$23,186
Income $30K–$48K
$19,339
Income $48K–$75K
$23,578
Income $110K+
$27,534

Student Demographics

Women
72.3%
White
13.7%
Black
4.5%
Hispanic
70.3%
Asian
4.3%
Two or More Races
0.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
30.2%

Accreditations

Programs (17)

Associate (9)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $77,759 119
Practical Nursing $76,313 49
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $37,439 27
Business Operations $46,147 12
Electrical & Power Transmission $61,662 10
Criminal Justice & Corrections $44,103 9
Heating & Air Conditioning $49,445 3
Health Services Administration $35,734 3
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians $74,666 0

Undergraduate Certificate (8)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $33,797 86
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians $35,154 64
Electrical & Power Transmission $58,405 45
Dental Support Services $34,389 29
Heating & Air Conditioning $55,594 26
Health Services Administration $34,930 14
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians $72,975 10
Business Operations $36,595 9

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