Is San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield worth it?
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Bakersfield, California (large city), part of the San Joaquin Valley College system. It awarded 470 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training, electrician and medical assistant.
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield is part of San Joaquin Valley College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$32,791
Median earnings 4 years after
$42,211
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,317
Average net price
$23,351
Completion rate
58%
Completions (2024)
470
Years to pay back
2.2 years
Students (undergrad)
798
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,897 | $33,797 | 1,943 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $69,391 | $77,759 | 545 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,452 | $34,930 | 459 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $43,388 | $58,405 | 320 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $40,368 | $55,594 | 313 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $27,039 | $34,389 | 288 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $33,361 | $44,103 | 264 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,731 | $36,595 | 248 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $27,132 | $37,439 | 217 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $55,314 | $72,975 | 210 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $29,721 | $35,154 | 136 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $27,553 | $35,734 | 82 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate | $28,691 | $46,147 | 72 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate | $51,744 | $76,313 | 65 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate | $40,861 | $49,445 | 58 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Associate | 67 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | Associate | 55 |
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 53 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 47 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 43 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 36 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Associate | 33 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 30 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 23 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Associate | 23 |
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Sources: federal figures for San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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