San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova ★ Hidden gem
Rancho Cordova, California · Private, for-profit · 224 undergraduates
All 1 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr).
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $27,234 |
| $30k to $48k | $25,818 |
| $48k to $75k | $29,749 |
| $75k to $110k | $33,088 |
| $110k and up | $33,088 |
| All families (average) | $29,811 |
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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $77,759 | +$40,783 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.5 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 76% 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.