Is San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center worth it?
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Fresno, California (large city), part of the San Joaquin Valley College system. It awarded 191 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in electrician; airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance technology; and heating, air conditioning.
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center 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-Trades Education Center
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
$27,887
Completion rate
80%
Completions (2024)
191
Years to pay back
2.6 years
Students (undergrad)
364
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $55,314 | $72,975 | 210 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate | $40,861 | $49,445 | 58 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate | $39,410 | $61,662 | 38 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $54,977 | N/A | 34 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $64,326 | $75,468 | 33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 116 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 37 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 22 |
| Electrician | Associate | 15 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Associate | 1 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | Associate | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center. 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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