Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Electrician $26,377-40 Contact Hours10 Months $15,963
2Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician $38,604-75 Contact Hours17 Months $20,421
3Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $26,377-40 Contact Hours10 Months $14,851
4Electrician $39,182-64 Contact Hours14 Months $15,963
5Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $39,182-64 Contact Hours15 Months $14,851
6Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology $18,561-30 Contact Hours7 Months $9,128

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Electrician program which is the largest program at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $28,470 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Centerhas increased by 12.71% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center.
Living Costs Trends
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$31,025$10,950
2022$34,985$10,038
2023$19,760$5,500
2024$21,590$6,880
Living Costs Trends Chart