San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
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Graduation Rate: 48%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 57th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,391 | $77,759 | +19% | #90 of 560 | #186 | $22,250 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $51,744 | $76,313 | +22% | #9 of 34 | #16 | $20,000 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | $74,666 | +8% | #14 of 31 | #22 | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $39,410 | $61,662 | -13% | #33 of 52 | #35 | $17,710 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | $40,861 | $49,445 | -15% | #29 of 39 | #31 | $19,584 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $28,691 | $46,147 | +23% | #7 of 57 | #10 | $19,950 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $33,361 | $44,103 | -6% | #289 of 426 | #344 | $19,125 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $27,132 | $37,439 | -11% | #412 of 476 | #444 | $18,250 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $27,553 | $35,734 | -4% | #211 of 286 | #261 | $18,844 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $349,599
- Avg rent near campus: $1,631/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 93313 (4.5% cap, Bakersfield)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology