San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California · Private, for-profit
Of 17 assessed programs, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 1 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| 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). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
17 of 18 programs could be assessed 94% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,797 | -$3,179 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 88 |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Associate's Degree | $77,759 | +$40,783 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.5 yrs | 74 |
| Electrician Training | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,405 | +$21,429 | clears the bar | $11,667 | 0.5 yrs | 52 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,154 | -$1,822 | falls short | $10,793 | insufficient data | 38 |
| Dental Assisting and Hygiene | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,389 | -$2,587 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 28 |
| Practical and Vocational Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,313 | +$39,337 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.5 yrs | 28 |
| HVAC Technology | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,594 | +$18,618 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.7 yrs | 18 |
| Electrician Training | Associate's Degree | $61,662 | +$24,686 | clears the bar | $17,710 | 0.7 yrs | 16 |
| Healthcare Administration | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,930 | -$2,046 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 14 |
| Medical Assisting | Associate's Degree | $37,439 | +$463 | clears the bar | $18,250 | 39.4 yrs | 14 |
| Criminal Justice | Associate's Degree | $44,103 | +$7,127 | clears the bar | $19,125 | 2.7 yrs | 5 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $72,975 | +$35,999 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.3 yrs | 5 |
| Administrative and Office Support | Associate's Degree | $46,147 | +$9,171 | clears the bar | $19,950 | 2.2 yrs | 4 |
| Administrative and Office Support | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,595 | -$381 | falls short | $9,379 | insufficient data | 4 |
| HVAC Technology | Associate's Degree | $49,445 | +$12,469 | clears the bar | $19,584 | 1.6 yrs | 3 |
| Healthcare Administration | Associate's Degree | $35,734 | -$1,242 | falls short | $18,844 | insufficient data | 3 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $74,666 | +$37,690 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 2 |
| Practical and Vocational Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 18 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($36,976/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.