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San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 2,207 students · HVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$27,854
cheaper than 8% of comparable schools
Completion rate
52.2%
Median debt at completion
$10,674
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$38,317
earns ~$1,375.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a private for-profit school in Visalia, CA offering associate degrees and certificates mainly in health and automotive trades. With 2,207 students enrolled, it serves adults seeking specific technical training without guaranteeing employment outcomes.

What to know

The average annual net price after financial aid is reported at $27,854. Half of the students finish their program, and the median debt for completers is $10,674. Earnings vary widely by major, ranging from $23,042 for dental support certificates to $66,150 for dental support associate degrees two years after completion.

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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53.3% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for HVAC programs in California.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degree$66,150
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$58,719
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$52,107
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degree$41,441
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
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$23,853
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificate$23,042
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$21,861
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 19 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$74,747
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$46,869
Construction Managementassociate degree$44,170
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$43,798
Human Resources Management and Servicesassociate degree$38,289
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$28,666
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degree$26,933
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$26,313
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$24,765
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$24,596
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificate$22,858
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificate$22,094
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Construction Trades, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Human Resources Management and Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

How many students at this school receive Pell Grants?
53.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and what credentials do they provide?
The school offers associate degrees in Dental Support Services, Allied Health Diagnostic, Vehicle Maintenance, Practical Nursing, and HVAC. It also offers undergraduate certificates in HVAC and Dental Support Services, plus 24 other programs.
What do graduates of the Dental Support Services associate degree program typically earn?
The median earnings two years after completion for the Dental Support Services and Allied Professions associate degree is reported at $66,150.
How many students complete their studies at this school?
The completion rate is reported at 52.2%.
What is the current student enrollment?
There are 2,207 students enrolled.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 122685. 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.