San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 62% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit institution located in Bakersfield, California with approximately 798 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $23,351 per year. The graduation rate is 52%, and the typical graduate earns $33,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — graduates earn a median of $33,400 ten years out, which is a modest return for a private for-profit credential, though the relatively low median debt of $10,674 at graduation does soften the financial risk somewhat. Worth considering if you're pursuing a specific vocational or career-focused program and want to stay in the Bakersfield area, but make sure the degree you're targeting actually commands competitive wages in your field before enrolling.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 31% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield graduates earn most above the national rate in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants ($76,313 vs $62,755 nationally), and most below it in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers ($61,662 vs $70,808).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 119 | $77,759 | $65,389 | +$12,370 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 49 | $76,313 | $62,755 | +$13,558 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 27 | $37,439 | $42,269 | −$4,830 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 12 | $46,147 | $37,587 | +$8,560 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 10 | $61,662 | $70,808 | −$9,146 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 9 | $44,103 | $46,706 | −$2,603 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 3 | $35,734 | $37,073 | −$1,339 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 3 | $49,445 | $58,236 | −$8,791 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (798 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
201 New Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93309-2659
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield cost?
The average net price at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is about $23,351 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield?
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield has a graduation rate of 52%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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