Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2024 tuition and fees is $21,997. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 36 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 3 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville.
Tuition & Completion Time for 3 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Medical/Clinical Assistant $21,997-36 Hours9 Months $16,239
2Medical Office Assistant/Specialist $21,395-36 Hours9 Months $13,812
3General Office Occupations and Clerical Services $18,420-31 Hours8 Months $17,541

Important Academic Statistics

Total 72 students attended San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville in the academic year 2023-2024. The students to faculty ratio is 36 to 1.
The graduation rate of San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville is 57% and transfer-out rate is 2%. The retention rate is 50% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population72
Graduation Rate57%
Student to Faculty Ratio36 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville is $21,997 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
76% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,548 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$21,997
Books & Supplies-
Off-Campus Room & Board$19,431
Off-Campus Expenses$6,192
Average Financial Amount$4,548

Offered Certificate Programs

San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville offers 3 career programs for 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 59 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
2 Years Certificate3059
Total3059

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 59 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 56 completers
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist7
Medical/Clinical Assistant49
Business 3 completers
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services3
Total59

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 72 students have enrolled into San Joaquin Valley College-Porterville. By gender, 4 male and 68 female students are attending the school.
There are 4 White (5.56%), 2 Black/African American (2.78%), 55 Hispanic (76.39%), 3 Asian (4.17%), and 63 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total72468
American Indian/Native American606
Asian303
Black/African American202
Hispanic55253
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White413
Two More000
Un-Known211
Non-resident Alien000

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