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San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 11050 Olson Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 · Phone: (559) 734-9000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova is a private for-profit trade school in Rancho Cordova, CA offering surgical technologist programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova has a 76.5% completion rate, above 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-Rancho Cordova is $33,088, federal financial aid is accepted, and 40.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical technologists | $49,140 | $81,310 | $99,260 |
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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 40 | $58,157 | $58,719 | $22,250 |
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-Rancho Cordova is a private for-profit trade school located in Rancho Cordova, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and students at this campus can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus is best known for its surgical technologist programs, which account for its primary program offering, with 40 completers in that field.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 76.5%, which is above the state average of 64.2% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,674, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,317. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $33,088, and 40.1% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students enrolled.
This campus, with a small undergraduate enrollment of 224 students, appears suited to students focused on a single career pathway in surgical technology rather than those seeking a broad range of program options. Given the concentrated program offering, it may fit students set on entering healthcare support roles, including career changers, though program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers surgical technologist programs, with 40 program completers reported. It has one program family listed in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 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 aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 76.5%, which is above the California state average of 64.2% for comparable programs.
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 listed at $33,088.
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 levels and financial aid eligibility 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 at (559) 734-9000 or visit https://www.sjvc.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?448372.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a focused surgical technologist program, which may suit those seeking a specific healthcare career path, though schedule and format details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Certification or licensure requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for program-specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school 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 nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?448372 to compare similar 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.