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. Typical graduates earn $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.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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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%.
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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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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