San Joaquin Valley College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit trade school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling about 798 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 57.62% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,317 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,351 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 798 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.62%
- Opportunity College (2025): Higher access & higher earnings (Carnegie OCU)
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 59.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 41.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,180
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield: what the data shows
Common questions about San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield?
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is located in Bakersfield, CA (ZIP 93309-2659).
NCES locale classification: City.
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 16% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield public or private?
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield cost?
Average net price after aid: $23,351.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,186 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,339 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,578 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,534 |
| $110,001+ | $27,534 |
How big is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield?
Total enrollment: 798 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,180 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield?
150%-time completion rate: 57.62%.
First-year retention: 67.4%.
What do graduates of San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield earn?
Median earnings: $36,007 six years after entry; $38,317 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,674.
62.16% of students receive Pell grants.
What is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (67 completions)
- Electrician (63 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (57 completions)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist (55 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (47 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (39 completions)
- 05.1091 (33 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (30 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (25 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 57.62%; median earnings $38,317 at 10 years; net price $23,351. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,351
2024 Value
In 2024 San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,351.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$93,404 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,351 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.
Financial Aid by Income Level
62.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
71.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $16,492 | $16,492 | $18,274 |
| 2020 | — | — | $21,093 |
| 2021 | — | — | $22,090 |
| 2022 | — | — | $24,258 |
| 2023 | — | — | $23,393 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield reported total enrollment of about 798 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (70.3%), White (13.7%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (5.5%). About 62.16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield in 2024 is 798 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,180 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 70.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.68% 100% Completion Time
57.62% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.68% of students graduating from San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 18% male / 82% female
- Electrician: 95% male / 5% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.
Return on Investment
$10,674 Median Student Debt
$38,317 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.86% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
310.23% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 67 completions
2. Electrician: 63 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 57 completions
4. Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist: 55 completions
5. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 47 completions
6. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 39 completions
7. 05.1091: 33 completions
8. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 30 completions
9. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 25 completions
Most popular programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,989
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,080
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit institution located in Bakersfield, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Electrician, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 798 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (70.3%), White (13.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (5.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 57.62%. Approximately 62.16% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Opportunity College (2025): Higher access and higher earnings under Carnegie’s Student Access and Earnings Classification. Browse all Opportunity Colleges.
Location
Bakersfield, CA 93309-2659
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield located?
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is located in Bakersfield, CA.
How much does San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $23,351 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield?
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,180 students, Hispanic or Latino (70.3%), White (13.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield?
About 59.1% of students at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield earn?
Median earnings are $36,007 six years after entry and $38,317 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,674.
Is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield public or private?
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit institution located in Bakersfield, CA.
Is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield an HBCU?
No. San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield a tribal college?
No. San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield reports 70.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college profile
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Bakersfield, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
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- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.