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San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia

Hesperia, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsElectrician schoolsDental assistant schoolsPharmacy technician programsHVAC schools
63%completion rate · California avg 64%
$10,674median debt of graduates
$36,007median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$38,317median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$30,880annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission (Accredited)
Address: 9331 Mariposa Road, Hesperia, CA 92344 · Phone: (559) 734-9000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia is a private for-profit trade school in Hesperia, California offering medical assistant, electrician, and dental assistant programs, accredited by WSCUC.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia has a 63.4% completion rate, near the state average of 64.2%, with graduates carrying median debt of $10,674 and median earnings of $38,317 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia is $30,880, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 74.9% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
San Joaquin Valley Co… San Joaquin Valley Co…: 63.4% 63.4% California average California average: 64.2% 64.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$39,290$49,660$61,870
Electricians$46,800$76,160$103,000
Dental assistants$38,790$50,110$60,670
Pharmacy technicians$42,850$55,110$65,590
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$46,950$72,560$90,780

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 79 $21,439 $21,861 $9,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 44 $34,243 not reported $11,667
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 40 $24,996 $23,042 $9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 31 $21,439 $21,861 $9,500
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 13 $33,602 $39,009 $13,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 9 $24,416 $23,853 $18,250
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 3 $24,416 $23,853 $18,250
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate degree 2 $36,355 $34,921 $19,584
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate degree 1 not reported not reported $17,710

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.

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About this school

San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia is a private for-profit trade and career campus in Hesperia, California, located in a large suburb. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, and it participates in federal Title IV programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to pay for tuition. With about 528 undergraduates and 9 program families, the campus's top programs by completions are medical assistant programs (88 completers), electrician schools (45), and dental assistant schools (40), with pharmacy tech and HVAC programs also offered.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 63.4%, which is near the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,674, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,317. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $30,880, and 74.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need.

This campus may suit students interested in shorter, career-focused training in fields like medical assisting, electrical work, or dental assisting rather than a traditional multi-year degree; specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm schedules directly with the school. Prospective students and career changers should verify accreditation status and review the latest outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since figures can change year to year.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia offers 9 program families, with the most completions in medical assistant programs (88), electrician schools (45), and dental assistant schools (40). Pharmacy tech and HVAC programs are also part of its offerings.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, and its status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 63.4%, which is near the California state average of 64.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is reported at $10,674.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,317.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is reported at $30,880.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different funding, tuition, and outcome patterns than public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should compare cost and outcome data carefully.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (559) 734-9000 or visit its website for current program schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?456852.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers career-focused programs in fields like medical assisting, electrical work, and dental assisting, which may appeal to career changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not reported here and should be confirmed with the school.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about requirements for specific programs.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia by phone at (559) 734-9000 or through its website at https://www.sjvc.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Direct comparisons with other nearby schools are not reported in this data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?456852 to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.

Other trade and career schools in Hesperia, CA

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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.

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