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San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Visalia, California · Private for-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 8344 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA 93291 · Phone: (559) 734-9000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a private for-profit trade school in Visalia, CA offering medical billing & coding, medical assistant, and HVAC programs, accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia carry a median debt of $10,674 and earn a median of $38,317 ten years after entry; the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.2%, but this campus's own completion rate is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is reported at $33,136, and the school participates in federal financial aid programs including FAFSA and Pell Grants, which 53.3% of students receive.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $43,800 | $61,810 | $80,630 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $46,950 | $72,560 | $90,780 |
| Dental assistants | $38,790 | $50,110 | $60,670 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $42,850 | $55,110 | $65,590 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,390 | $79,750 | $93,720 |
| Dental hygienists | $102,090 | $124,930 | $132,120 |
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
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-Visalia is a private for-profit trade and career school in Visalia, California. It is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, with its dental program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs. The campus offers 11 program families, with the largest enrollments in medical billing and coding programs (227 completers), medical assistant programs (212 completers), and HVAC schools (60 completers).
Federal data shows the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.2%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,674, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,317. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $33,136, and 53.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking career-focused training in healthcare support and technical trades, such as medical billing, medical assisting, or HVAC work, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should verify current program offerings, schedules, and outcomes directly with the school by phone or website, and can review additional federal data through the College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia offers 11 program families, most notably medical billing & coding programs, medical assistant programs, and HVAC schools, along with dental assistant, pharmacy tech, LPN, and dental hygiene programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and its dental program is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 53.3% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.2%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,674, per federal data.
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 reported annual cost of attendance is $33,136.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (559) 734-9000 or via https://www.sjvc.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?122685.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules, so fit for adult career changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia at (559) 734-9000 or visit https://www.sjvc.edu/ to learn about applying.
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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.