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San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula
Temecula, California · Private for-profit career college
Address: 27270 Madison Avenue, Temecula, CA 92590 · Phone: (559) 734-9000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula is a private for-profit trade school in Temecula, CA offering electrician, medical assistant, and dental assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula has an 81.9% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with graduates carrying median debt of $10,674 and median earnings of $38,317 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula is $30,114, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants is accepted, and 53.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $46,800 | $76,160 | $103,000 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| Dental assistants | $38,790 | $50,110 | $60,670 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $46,950 | $72,560 | $90,780 |
| Surgical technologists | $49,140 | $81,310 | $99,260 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $42,850 | $55,110 | $65,590 |
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
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-Temecula is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Temecula, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and students at this campus can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus offers 10 program families, with the largest enrollment in electrician schools, medical assistant programs, and dental assistant schools.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 81.9%, which is above 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 $30,114, and 53.5% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a substantial low-income student population.
This campus may suit students seeking hands-on training in skilled trades and allied health fields, particularly those pursuing electrician, medical assistant, or dental assistant credentials. Whether the program length and schedule fit an adult career-changer's needs is not specified in this data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, consult the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Any figures not mentioned above are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula offers 10 program families, with the largest programs being electrician schools, medical assistant programs, and dental assistant schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 81.9%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates have a median debt of $10,674, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,317.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $30,114.
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 and the availability of certain state aid compared to public 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 on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?475176.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or delivery format, so fit for adult career-changers is not reported 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 in this data; contact the school at (559) 734-9000 for program-specific details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula 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?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings 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.