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Porterville College

Porterville, California · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 2,834 students · WeldingMachining & CNCPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$12,301
cheaper than 27% of comparable schools
Completion rate
33.2%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$36,328
earns ~$2,953.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Porterville College is a public institution in Porterville, CA that mainly awards associate degrees. With an enrollment of 2,834 students, it offers certificates and degrees ranging from agriculture to practical nursing.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported as $12,301. The completion rate is 33.2%, which means roughly one-third of students finish within the standard timeframe. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,328.

Net price is 61% above the California median ($7,653) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 5% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 44 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Agriculture, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Communication and Media Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Communication and Media Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Teaching Assistants/Aidesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
English Language and Literature, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mathematicsassociate degreenot reported
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Philosophyassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Social Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Anthropologyassociate degreenot reported
Political Science and Governmentassociate degreenot reported
Sociologyassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Film/Video and Photographic Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Film/Video and Photographic Artsassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Musicundergraduate certificatenot reported
Musicassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Historyassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs and credential levels are available?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Allied Health Diagnostic, Practical Nursing, Communication and Media Studies, Computer and Information Sciences, plus associate degrees in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, and Communication and Media Studies. There are 39 additional programs beyond these listed trades.
How much do students typically earn after attending?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported as $36,328.
How many students finish their programs?
The completion rate is reported as 33.2%.
How big is the student body and is it public or private?
Porterville College is a public school with 2,834 enrolled students.
What percentage of students receive Pell Grants?
35.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Other options in California

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria$5,38325.7%$42,786
American River CollegeSacramento$7,99924.6%$40,162
Antelope Valley Community College DistrictLancaster$3,86029.1%$36,526
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield$14,62125.9%$37,291
Barstow Community CollegeBarstow$12,77319.5%$35,104
Butte CollegeOroville$5,52036.3%$41,810
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 121363. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.