San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California · Private, for-profit · 114 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 3 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,834 |
| $30k to $48k | $26,290 |
| $110k and up | $29,900 |
| All families (average) | $26,983 |
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 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate's Degree | $76,313 | +$39,337 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.5 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 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $35,734 | -$1,242 | falls short | $18,844 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 62% of students receive Pell grants · 63% 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.