San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Santa Maria, California · Private, for-profit
Of 6 assessed programs, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 0 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| 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). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
6 of 6 programs could be assessed 100% 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 | 39 |
| Practical and Vocational Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,313 | +$39,337 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.5 yrs | 10 |
| Healthcare Administration | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,930 | -$2,046 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 6 |
| Medical Assisting | Associate's Degree | $37,439 | +$463 | clears the bar | $18,250 | 39.4 yrs | 6 |
| Criminal Justice | Associate's Degree | $44,103 | +$7,127 | clears the bar | $19,125 | 2.7 yrs | 4 |
| Healthcare Administration | Associate's Degree | $35,734 | -$1,242 | falls short | $18,844 | insufficient data | 1 |
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.