San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria

Private for-profit certificate school in Santa Maria, CA that costs an average of $20,870 a year after financial aid and graduates 69% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$20,870
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
69%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,313

Private for-profitMidsize city114 undergraduates

Cost of San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria

Total cost of attendance (per year)$25,970
Average net price after aid$20,870

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$20,924
$30,001–48,000$19,567
$110,001+$25,970

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate69%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,247
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,313
Rank in California (earnings)99th of 224 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$11,411
Typical monthly loan payment$130 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants64%
Students with federal loans68%

Majors and programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services8$31,891$9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services98$31,671$10,304

Associate's degree programs (4)

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About San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationSanta Maria, CA
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates114
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Websitesjvc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $25,970 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $20,870 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $20,924.

How much do San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $43,313 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 99th of 224 similar colleges in California.

What is San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's graduation rate?

69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.