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San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California · Private for-profit career college

Medical assistant programsElectrician schoolsLPN / LVN programsRadiology & sonography programsHVAC schoolsDental assistant schoolsPharmacy technician programsSurgical technologist programs
58%completion rate · California avg 64%
$10,674median debt of graduates
$36,007median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$38,317median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$27,534annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 201 New Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309 · Phone: (559) 734-9000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit trade school in Bakersfield, California offering medical assistant, electrician, and LPN/LVN programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 57.6% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, median graduate debt of $10,674, and median earnings of $38,317 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is $27,534, federal financial aid can be used here since the school participates in Title IV, and 62.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
San Joaquin Valley Co… San Joaquin Valley Co…: 57.6% 57.6% California average California average: 64.2% 64.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$39,290$49,660$61,870
Electricians$46,800$76,160$103,000
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$64,390$79,750$93,720
Radiologic technologists and technicians$70,210$121,260$137,770
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$46,950$72,560$90,780
Dental assistants$38,790$50,110$60,670
Pharmacy technicians$42,850$55,110$65,590
Surgical technologists$49,140$81,310$99,260

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 70 $21,439 $21,861 $9,500
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Associate degree 49 $42,396 $41,441 $20,000
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 45 $34,243 not reported $11,667
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 41 $58,157 $58,719 $22,250
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 29 $24,996 $23,042 $9,500
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 26 $33,602 $39,009 $13,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 20 $58,157 $58,719 $22,250
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 17 $24,416 $23,853 $18,250
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 16 $21,439 $21,861 $9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 10 $24,416 $23,853 $18,250
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate degree 10 not reported not reported $17,710
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate degree 3 $36,355 $34,921 $19,584

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Bakersfield, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards the most credentials in medical assistant programs, electrician schools, and LPN/LVN programs, with 12 program families offered overall and 336 recent trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 798.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 57.6%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,674, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,317. The annual cost of attendance is $27,534, and 62.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.

This campus, situated in a large city, offers programs across medical, electrical, and nursing-adjacent fields; specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm schedules directly with the school. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should verify accreditation status and review the completion, debt, and earnings figures on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling. Any additional details not listed here, such as specific program durations or licensing requirements, are not reported for this campus in federal data and should be confirmed by contacting the school directly.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers 12 program families, with the most completions in medical assistant programs, electrician schools, and LPN/LVN programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 57.6%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $10,674, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,317, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $27,534, according to federal data.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs, aid packaging, and accreditation type compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (559) 734-9000 or visit sjvc.edu to confirm.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review outcomes data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?122694.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Specific fit for career changers, such as evening or accelerated schedules, is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific details.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield by phone at (559) 734-9000 or visit their website at https://www.sjvc.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard to look up other institutions in the area.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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