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San Joaquin Valley College-Delano
Delano, California · Private for-profit career college
Address: 1920 Cecil Avenue, Delano, CA 93215 · Phone: (559) 734-9000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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San Joaquin Valley College-Delano is a private for-profit trade school in Delano, California offering medical assistant programs.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, San Joaquin Valley College-Delano has a 79.6% 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-Delano is $27,643, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 84.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 40 | $21,439 | $21,861 | $9,500 |
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.
About this school
San Joaquin Valley College-Delano is a private for-profit trade school located in Delano, California, in a distant town setting. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus, since it participates in Title IV programs. Its accreditation status was not found in the DAPIP database, so students should verify current accreditation directly with the school. The campus's primary program area is medical assistant training, with 40 program completers recorded.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 79.6%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,674, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $38,317. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,643, and 84.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with significant financial need. These figures apply specifically to this campus and its reported program mix.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-program pathway into medical assisting rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree campus, though exact program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should independently confirm accreditation status and review outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling. Contacting the school directly by phone or through its website can clarify current program offerings, schedules, and licensing requirements not captured in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers medical assistant programs, with 40 program completers reported in federal data. It is listed under a single program family (medical-assistant-programs).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status was not found in the DAPIP database for this campus. Contact the school directly at (559) 734-9000 or visit https://www.sjvc.edu/ to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 84.4% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 79.6%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,674, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $38,317, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $27,643.
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, financial aid terms, and the nature of institutional accountability compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (559) 734-9000 or https://www.sjvc.edu/ for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard page for this school: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495934. For accreditation details, contact the school directly since its status was not found in DAPIP.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single-program focus on medical assisting may suit students seeking a targeted career path, though specific scheduling or adult-learner services are not reported in federal data. Prospective students should contact the school to discuss fit for their situation.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach San Joaquin Valley College-Delano by phone at (559) 734-9000 or through its website at https://www.sjvc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not provide a direct comparison to other nearby schools; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495934 can be used to compare completion, debt, and earnings figures across institutions.
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.