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San Joaquin Valley College-Atascadero
Atascadero, California · Private for-profit career college
Address: 8845 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 · Phone: (559) 734-9000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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San Joaquin Valley College-Atascadero is a private for-profit trade school in Atascadero, California offering medical assistant programs.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, though the state average completion rate for similar programs is 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This campus is not listed as participating in Title IV federal financial aid.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | $21,439 | $21,861 | $9,500 |
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 Joaquin Valley College-Atascadero is a private for-profit trade campus located in Atascadero, California, a small suburb. Federal data does not list this campus as participating in Title IV federal student aid, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants may not apply here — students should confirm this directly with the school. The campus's accreditation status is not found in the DAPIP database, so accreditation should also be confirmed directly with the institution. The campus is associated with one program family, medical assistant programs, with 17 completers reported in federal data.
Detailed outcome and cost figures for this campus are limited. The completion rate for this campus compared to the state average is not reported, though the state average completion rate for similar programs is 64.2%. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and share of students receiving Pell Grants are all not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given the single program family reported — medical assistant training — this campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-track career program rather than a broad range of associate degrees. Because so many data points (accreditation, cost, aid participation, and outcomes) are not reported for this specific campus, prospective students, including career changers, should verify accreditation, program length, and financial aid eligibility directly with the school by phone or website, and check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for any updated federal data before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers medical assistant programs, with 17 program completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status for this campus is not found in the DAPIP database. Contact the school directly at (559) 734-9000 or visit sjvc.edu to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Federal data indicates this campus does not participate in Title IV federal student aid. Confirm current aid eligibility directly with the school.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate compared to the state average is not reported. The state average completion rate for similar programs is 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. Check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in 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 directly for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs, aid eligibility, and accreditation oversight compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school for details on program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this campus's federal data directly at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495943.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The single reported program family, medical assistant training, may suit those seeking focused, single-track career training, but specific scheduling or format details for career changers are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact San Joaquin Valley College-Atascadero at (559) 734-9000 or visit https://www.sjvc.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data for this campus does not include a comparative ranking against nearby schools; check the College Scorecard for other institutions offering medical assistant programs in the area.
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.