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San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville
Porterville, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 314 North Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257 · Phone: (559) 734-9000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville is a private for-profit trade school in Porterville, California offering medical assistant programs.
San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville has a 48.5% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $10,674 and median earnings of $38,317 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville is reported at $29,788; the school participates in federal Title IV aid, and 82.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
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 | 38 | $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-Porterville is a private for-profit trade school campus located in Porterville, California, a small suburb. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding to help pay for tuition. Its accreditation status was not found in the DAPIP federal database, so students should verify accreditation status directly with the school. The campus is focused on a single program family: medical assistant programs, which accounted for 38 completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 48.5%, which is below the 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 $29,788. A large share of students, 82.2%, receive Pell Grants, indicating this campus serves a predominantly low-income student population.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused, single-program pathway into medical assisting rather than those wanting broader program options. Given the high Pell percentage, it may be relevant to students needing financial aid support, though program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Before enrolling, prospective students should confirm accreditation directly with the school and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current figures.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers medical assistant programs, which accounted for 38 completions according to federal data. It is listed as having a single program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status was not found in the DAPIP federal database for this campus. 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?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 48.5%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among 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 $29,788.
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 pricing, ownership incentives, and financial aid rules 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 directly to ask about program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review official outcome data for this campus on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?495998.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and scheduling details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school to ask about scheduling options for working adults.
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 for details specific to the medical assistant program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville at (559) 734-9000 or through its website, sjvc.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data. Use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes with other institutions offering medical assistant programs.
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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.