Is San Joaquin Valley College-Delano worth it?
San Joaquin Valley College-Delano is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Delano, California (small town), part of the San Joaquin Valley College system. It awarded 62 certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant, medical office assistant and general office occupations and clerical services.
San Joaquin Valley College-Delano 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-Delano
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
$21,573
Completion rate
80%
Completions (2024)
62
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
69
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 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,452 | $34,930 | 459 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,731 | $36,595 | 248 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 46 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 9 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
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Sources: federal figures for San Joaquin Valley College-Delano. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page