Is this school public or private?

San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center is a private for-profit school.

What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in electrical and power transmission installation, HVAC maintenance technology, heavy/industrial equipment maintenance, and vehicle maintenance and repair.

How many students typically finish their programs?

The reported completion rate for the school is 64.7%.

What is the typical earnings data for HVAC graduates?

For Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, median earnings two years after completion are $39,009 for certificate holders and $34,921 for associate degree holders.

What is the typical earnings data for vehicle repair graduates?

For Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians with an associate degree, median earnings two years after completion are $52,107.

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San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

Fresno, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 364 students · HVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation Maintenance

Avg net price / yr

$27,887

cheaper than 8% of comparable schools

Completion rate

64.7%

Median debt at completion

$10,674

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$38,317

earns ~$1,374 per $1k of yearly net price

About

San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center in Fresno, CA is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates and associate degrees. It serves students seeking training in electrical, HVAC, heavy equipment, and vehicle repair technologies.

What to know

The average annual net price after financial aid is $27,887, and the median student debt at completion is $10,674. About 60.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid need. The overall completion rate is reported at 64.7%.

Net price is 4% above the California median ($26,871) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 3% above the national median ($37,234) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$52,107
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	$39,009
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	associate degree	$34,921
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	associate degree	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	$46,869

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Questions students ask

Is this school public or private?: San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center is a private for-profit school.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in electrical and power transmission installation, HVAC maintenance technology, heavy/industrial equipment maintenance, and vehicle maintenance and repair.
How many students typically finish their programs?: The reported completion rate for the school is 64.7%.
What is the typical earnings data for HVAC graduates?: For Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, median earnings two years after completion are $39,009 for certificate holders and $34,921 for associate degree holders.
What is the typical earnings data for vehicle repair graduates?: For Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians with an associate degree, median earnings two years after completion are $52,107.

Other options in California

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Brownson Technical School	Anaheim	$30,513	87.1%	$68,767
CET-San Jose	San Jose	$16,101	79.6%	$32,986
CET-Colton	Colton	$14,634	68.7%	$32,986
Institute for Business and Technology	San Jose	$27,207	83%	$38,015
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia	Visalia	$27,854	52.2%	$38,317
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield	Bakersfield	$23,351	58.1%	$38,317

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 422020. 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.