San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center is a private for-profit smaller institution in Fresno, CA with an urban campus setting, with about 364 undergraduates, typical net price of $27,887 after grants, first-year retention of 79.7%, a graduation rate of about 79.6%, and median earnings of $36,007 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

Listed tuition
Not reported
Average net price
$27,887
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
364
Graduation rate
79.6%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$36,007

Key rankings for San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

Where San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#2,340 of 2,710

Net Price

#898 of 2,883

Earnings

#1,068 of 2,407

Retention

#798 of 2,747

Graduation

#1,453 of 2,514

Debt

What stands out at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center in Fresno, CA is a college.

  • Large city
  • 364 undergraduates
Average net price$27,887
Pell Grant recipient share60.4%
Graduation rate79.6%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$36,007
First-year retention79.7%

Average net price after aid and six-year earnings sit on different sides of national medians for similar schools; read them together, not as a single score. Major choice and geography move earnings a lot.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$27,887
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$36,007

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
79.7%
Graduation rate
79.6%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
60.4%

How San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center compares

Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Far West (region 8).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$27,887
State (CA)$20,898
Region$19,380
National$17,258

Earnings, 6 years

This school$36,007
State (CA)$36,007
Region$36,193
National$35,678

Retention

This school79.7%
State (CA)80.0%
Region77.6%
National72.9%

Graduation

This school79.6%
State (CA)64.6%
Region62.3%
National58.2%

Median debt

This school$10,674
State (CA)$11,537
Region$12,021
National$13,621

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (CA) Region Nation
Net price$27,887Above national median$20,898$19,380$17,258
Earnings, 6 years$36,007Above national median$36,007$36,193$35,678
Retention79.7%Above national median80.0%77.6%72.9%
Graduation79.6%Above national median64.6%62.3%58.2%
Acceptance rateNot reported75.2%79.6%77.8%
Pell share60.4%Above national median42.2%37.8%39.9%
Median debt$10,674Below national median$11,537$12,021$13,621
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

Campus settingLarge city
Official websitewww.sjvc.edu/
Student–faculty ratio33:1
Full-time faculty71.4%
Avg monthly faculty salary$6,204

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women4.4%
Men95.6%
Black or African American4.7%
Hispanic / Latino56.9%
White17.9%
Asian9.3%
Two or more races0.5%
International students0.0%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

Common questions about San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center located?

San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center is located in Fresno, CA. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center?

San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.

How much does it cost to attend San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center (tuition and net price)?

Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $27,887. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 364. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center?

Median earnings six years after entry at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center are roughly $36,007. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 79.6% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center?

Among similar schools nationwide, San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#2,340 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#898 of 2,883); First-year retention (#1,068 of 2,407); Graduation rate (#798 of 2,747); Median loan debt (#1,453 of 2,514). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
FieldValue
InstitutionSan Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
Official websitewww.sjvc.edu/
City, stateFresno, CA
School typeCollege
Undergraduate enrollment364
Listed tuition (in-state)Not reported
Listed tuition (out-of-state)Not reported
Listed tuition (generic)Not reported
Total cost of attendanceNot reported
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$27,887
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$36,007
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$36,746
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$38,317
Median loan debt$10,674
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention79.7%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)79.6%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share60.4%
Share with federal loans63.1%
Part-time enrollment share0.0%
Campus settingLarge city
Student–faculty ratio33
Avg monthly faculty salary$6,204
Full-time faculty share71.4%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women4.4%
Share of undergraduates, men95.6%
Share of undergraduates, Black4.7%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic56.9%
Share of undergraduates, White17.9%
Share of undergraduates, Asian9.3%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races0.5%
Share of undergraduates, international0.0%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center

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