Career Training Path › California › San Joaquin Valley College-Madera
San Joaquin Valley College-Madera
Madera, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 2185-J West Cleveland Avenue, Madera, CA 93637 · Phone: (559) 734-9000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
San Joaquin Valley College-Madera is a private for-profit trade school in Madera, California offering medical assistant programs.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, though the California 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 does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
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 | 45 | $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-Madera is a private for-profit trade and career campus located in Madera, California, a small suburb setting. The campus is not found in the DAPIP accreditation database, and federal data indicates this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid. The school's primary program offering is medical assistant training, with 45 completers recorded in the most recent federal data.
Detailed outcome figures for this campus are limited in federal data. The completion rate for this campus compared to the state average is not reported. The California state average completion rate for similar programs is 64.2%, but a direct comparison figure for this campus is not reported. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. The share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given the single program family listed, this campus may suit students seeking focused, short-term training in medical assisting rather than a broad associate-degree pathway; program lengths themselves are not stated in the data provided, so career-changer fit cannot be confirmed beyond this. Because this school does not appear in DAPIP and does not participate in Title IV aid, prospective students should independently verify accreditation status and financial aid options directly with the school by phone at (559) 734-9000 or via its website, and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for any additional federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers medical assistant programs, with 45 completers recorded in federal data. It is listed under a single program family: medical-assistant-programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
This campus is not found in the DAPIP accreditation database. Prospective students should contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link to confirm accreditation status.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
No, federal data indicates this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs. Students should contact the school directly to ask about any alternative payment or financing options.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
A specific completion rate for this campus is not reported in federal data. The California state average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.2%, but the comparison to this campus is not reported.
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 review the College Scorecard link for any available information.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for outcome information.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Call (559) 734-9000 or visit the school's website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school. For-profit status can affect financial aid eligibility, cost structure, and accountability requirements compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided for this campus. Contact the school directly at (559) 734-9000 to ask about program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495925 for available federal data, and contact the school directly to confirm current accreditation status.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data provided does not include program lengths or schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career changers. Contact the school directly to discuss program format and scheduling.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach San Joaquin Valley College-Madera 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?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in the inputs provided. The College Scorecard link can be used to look up other institutions offering medical assistant programs for comparison.
Other trade and career schools in Madera, CA
- Madera Community CollegeMadera, CA · 35% completion
- Madera Central Valley Opportunity Center, Inc.Madera, CA
- Madera County Superintendent of SchoolsMadera, CA
- Madera Unified School DistrictMadera, CA
- Shaunna KauffmanMadera, CA
- Institute of TechnologyClovis, CA · 74% completion
- Milan Institute-ClovisClovis, CA · 63% completion
- California Institute of Medical ScienceClovis, CA · career college
See all trade and career schools in California or search by ZIP code.
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.