San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
Salida, California · Private, for-profit · 598 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 4 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,158 |
| $30k to $48k | $25,741 |
| $48k to $75k | $27,122 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,754 |
| $110k and up | $31,003 |
| All families (average) | $26,706 |
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 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,405 | +$21,429 | clears the bar | $11,667 | 0.5 yrs |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $72,975 | +$35,999 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $37,439 | +$463 | clears the bar | $18,250 | 39.4 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $61,662 | +$24,686 | clears the bar | $17,710 | 0.7 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 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $35,734 | -$1,242 | falls short | $18,844 | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Associate's Degree | $46,147 | +$9,171 | clears the bar | $19,950 | 2.2 yrs |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $74,666 | +$37,690 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,595 | -$381 | falls short | $9,379 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 59% of students receive Pell grants · 77% 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.