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Evergreen Valley College
San Jose, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 3095 Yerba Buena Rd, San Jose, CA 95135 · Phone: (408) 274-7900 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Evergreen Valley College is a public trade and career school in San Jose, California, offering auto mechanic programs, accredited by the ACCJC.
Evergreen Valley College has a 40.6% completion rate, below the California state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $13,219 and median earnings of $53,077 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 22.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,180 | $64,980 | $77,060 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Evergreen Valley College is a public community college located in San Jose, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with its nursing programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Students here can use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) since the school participates in Title IV programs. Among its trade offerings, the college's auto mechanic schools program is the most prominent, with 45 completers reported in federal data, out of 4 program families offered.
Looking at the numbers: Evergreen Valley College's overall completion rate is 40.6%, which falls below the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $13,219, and those who completed programs here earned a median of $53,077 ten years after entry. About 22.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, with total undergraduate enrollment of 7,688 in a large city setting, may suit students pursuing shorter, skills-focused trade credentials like auto mechanics, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults considering a career change should verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the ACCJC and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school for current program details, schedules, and costs.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Evergreen Valley College offers 4 program families, with auto mechanic schools being the most prominent, reporting 45 completers in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with its nursing programs additionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Evergreen Valley College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 40.6%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,219, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Graduates earn a median of $53,077 ten years after entry, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (408) 274-7900 or visit https://www.evc.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Evergreen Valley College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition costs for state residents compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the ACCJC and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?114266.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers trade-focused programs like auto mechanics that may suit career changers, but specific fit depends on program length and schedule, which are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to learn more.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Evergreen Valley College at (408) 274-7900 or visit their website at https://www.evc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?114266 to compare outcomes across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.