San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage
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. 59% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage is a private for-profit institution located in Rancho Mirage, California with approximately 305 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $28,158 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, and the typical graduate earns $33,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for career-focused students in the Coachella Valley area who want hands-on vocational training in fields like healthcare or business without the sprawl of a large campus — the small enrollment of just 305 students means you'll get personal attention, and the relatively low median debt of $10,674 at graduation is a genuine bright spot. That said, the numbers here warrant a serious conversation before committing: median earnings of $33,400 a decade after enrollment are modest, and at $28,158 per year in net costs, you'll want to run the math carefully on return on investment. The 69% graduation rate is decent for this type of institution, but it also means nearly one in three students doesn't finish — so ask the admissions office directly what support is in place to help students who struggle. My honest advice is to compare this school side-by-side with local community college programs, which may offer similar career training at a fraction of the cost before transferring financial risk to a private for-profit. If you do apply, go in with a clear career target and a plan to graduate on time — this school can work, but it rewards students who treat it as a focused professional step, not a general exploration.
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-Rancho Mirage 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 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services ($37,439 vs $42,269).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 12 | $76,313 | $62,755 | +$13,558 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 5 | $37,439 | $42,269 | −$4,830 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | $46,147 | $37,587 | +$8,560 |
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 (305 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage
34275 Monterey Avenue
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-2701
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage cost?
The average net price at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage is about $28,158 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-Rancho Mirage?
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage has a graduation rate of 69%, 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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