San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 53% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a private for-profit institution located in Visalia, California with approximately 2,207 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $27,854 per year. The graduation rate is 36%, and the typical graduate earns $33,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: only 34% of students graduate, which means most who start don't finish — a serious red flag worth thinking through carefully. On the brighter side, debt at graduation is relatively modest at $10,674, and the vocational focus means those who do complete a program often move directly into workforce roles. That said, median earnings of $33,400 a decade out suggest limited long-term earning growth, so this makes the most sense if you have a specific, in-demand trade or health career program in mind and a clear plan to actually finish.
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-Visalia graduates earn most above the national rate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($113,944 vs $80,813 nationally), and most below it in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) ($49,445 vs $58,236).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 73 | $37,439 | $42,269 | −$4,830 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 64 | $113,944 | $80,813 | +$33,131 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 62 | $77,759 | $65,389 | +$12,370 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 60 | $35,734 | $37,073 | −$1,339 |
| Construction Management | 36 | $79,663 | $72,110 | +$7,553 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 36 | $46,147 | $37,587 | +$8,560 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 35 | $61,623 | $54,425 | +$7,198 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 25 | $76,313 | $62,755 | +$13,558 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 25 | $81,511 | $61,982 | +$19,529 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 11 | $44,103 | $46,706 | −$2,603 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 6 | $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 (2,207 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
8344 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291-9283
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia cost?
The average net price at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is about $27,854 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-Visalia?
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia has a graduation rate of 36%, 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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