San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California · Private, for-profit · 798 undergraduates
Of 17 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $23,186 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,339 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,578 |
| $75k to $110k | $27,534 |
| $110k and up | $27,534 |
| All families (average) | $23,351 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,797 | -$3,179 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $77,759 | +$40,783 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,405 | +$21,429 | clears the bar | $11,667 | 0.5 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,154 | -$1,822 | falls short | $10,793 | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,389 | -$2,587 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate's Degree | $76,313 | +$39,337 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,594 | +$18,618 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $61,662 | +$24,686 | clears the bar | $17,710 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $37,439 | +$463 | clears the bar | $18,250 | 39.4 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,930 | -$2,046 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $44,103 | +$7,127 | clears the bar | $19,125 | 2.7 yrs |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $72,975 | +$35,999 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,595 | -$381 | falls short | $9,379 | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate's Degree | $46,147 | +$9,171 | clears the bar | $19,950 | 2.2 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $35,734 | -$1,242 | falls short | $18,844 | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 62% of students receive Pell grants · 58% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.