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Gavilan College
Gilroy, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy, CA 95020 · Phone: (408) 848-4800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Gavilan College is a public trade school in Gilroy, California offering aviation maintenance, cosmetology, and CNA programs, accredited by the ACCJC.
Gavilan College has a 42.5% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, and graduates earn a median of $47,169 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Gavilan College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 23.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $53,860 | $86,100 | $99,650 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Nursing assistants | $40,110 | $47,630 | $54,800 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,390 | $79,750 | $93,720 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 2 | 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
Gavilan College is a public trade and career school in Gilroy, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Because it is a public, Title IV-eligible institution, students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus awards trade credentials across several fields, with its top programs being Aviation maintenance (A&P) schools, Cosmetology schools, and CNA classes, alongside offerings in LPN programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 42.5%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $47,169. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 23.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment. Enrollment is 4,786 undergraduates, with 97 trade program completers reported.
This campus may suit students interested in hands-on trade fields like aviation maintenance, cosmetology, or nursing assistant training, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Adult learners and career changers should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and program length fit. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Gavilan College offers programs in aviation maintenance (A&P), cosmetology, CNA classes, and LPN programs, among 9 total program offerings.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Gavilan College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 42.5%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Graduates have median earnings of $47,169 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) 848-4800 for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Gavilan College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state and federal funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available 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 Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and check outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?114938.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats, so adult or career-changer fit cannot be confirmed from federal data; contact the school to ask about flexible scheduling.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in the available data; contact the school at (408) 848-4800 or visit https://www.gavilan.edu/ for program-specific certification information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Gavilan College at (408) 848-4800 or through its website at https://www.gavilan.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?114938 to compare completion rates and earnings 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.