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San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 701 South Mount Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92410 · Phone: (909) 384-4400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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San Bernardino Valley College is a public trade and career school in San Bernardino, California, offering medical billing & coding, auto mechanic, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by ACCJC.
San Bernardino Valley College has a 27.9% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $39,676, 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 San Bernardino Valley College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and 24.9% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $43,800 | $61,810 | $80,630 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,180 | $64,980 | $77,060 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $42,850 | $55,110 | $65,590 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $37,380 | $64,500 | $81,040 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $53,860 | $86,100 | $99,650 |
| Electricians | $46,800 | $76,160 | $103,000 |
| Machinists | $37,440 | $57,190 | $74,210 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,520 | $58,060 | $70,400 |
| Construction laborers | $40,950 | $60,270 | $78,520 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 31 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | $33,281 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | $33,281 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | $33,281 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | $33,281 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | $33,281 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | $33,281 | 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
San Bernardino Valley College is a public community college in San Bernardino, California. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, applies here. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with its nursing programs accredited separately by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Among its 27 trade and career programs, the most commonly awarded credentials are in medical billing & coding, auto mechanic training, and pharmacy technician programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 27.9%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,676. 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 24.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment among the school's 12,234 undergraduates.
This campus may suit students considering shorter career-training credentials alongside longer associate degree paths, given its broad mix of program families from welding to culinary to construction trades. Because completion rates here run below the state average, prospective students—including adult career-changers—should ask the school directly about program length, schedule flexibility, and support services before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, contact the school or consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
San Bernardino Valley College offers 27 trade and career programs, most commonly in medical billing & coding, auto mechanic repair, and pharmacy technician training. Other program families include culinary, aviation mechanics, electrician, CNC machining, welding, and construction trades.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with its nursing program separately accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
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 here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 27.9%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates 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?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,676, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 directly at (909) 384-4400 or via its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public community college, meaning it is government-funded and typically has lower published tuition than private for-profit trade schools, though actual costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for specific programs like auto mechanics or pharmacy technician training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the ACCJC and ACEN websites, and review federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?123527.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data doesn't specify program formats for adult learners, but the school offers a wide range of short career-training and associate-degree paths; contact the school to ask about scheduling and support for career-changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data and vary by program; contact the school directly to ask about certification requirements for programs like pharmacy technician or welding.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach San Bernardino Valley College at (909) 384-4400 or through its website, https://www.valleycollege.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/?123527 to compare completion rates and earnings across schools.
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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.