San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno

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2024 Average Net Price

$25,186

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

447

100% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

62.4%

116 Graduates

About

San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno is a higher education institution located in Fresno County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno were Medical Assistant (123 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (53 degrees), and Pharmacy Technician (18 degrees).

In 2024, 327 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno. 86.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (242 degrees), 6.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (37 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,186.

In 2024, 68% of undergraduate students attending San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$25,186

2024 Value

8.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,186. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno grew by 8.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 19.3% with respect to 2023, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno had a total enrollment of 447 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno is 447 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% White, 5.59% Asian, 4.47% Black or African American, 0.671% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.671% Two or More Races, and 0.224% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (62.8%), followed by White Female (11.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.44%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 447 students. The full-time enrollment at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno is 447 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
307 enrolled students
White
56 enrolled students
Asian
25 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno is 68.7% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% White, 5.59% Asian, 4.47% Black or African American, 0.671% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.671% Two or More Races, and 0.224% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 30 students (6.71%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 241 more women than men received degrees from San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno is hispanic or latino (242 degrees awarded). There were 6.54 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (37 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno is Medical Assistant (123 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (53 degrees) and Pharmacy Technician (18 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (63 degrees awarded), Health (255 degrees), and Business (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno are Registered nurses (1,582,964 people), Accountants & auditors (1,022,897 people), Other managers (800,739 people), Financial managers (532,182 people), and Chief executives & legislators (419,152 people).

The most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno in 2024 are Agriculture (63 degrees awarded), Health (255 degrees), and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno are Agriculture (63 degrees awarded), Health (255 degrees), and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,923,725 people), Elementary & secondary schools (741,681 people), Computer Systems Design (583,781 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (501,019 people), and Banking & related activities (459,790 people).

The most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno are Agriculture (63 degrees awarded), Health (255 degrees), and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno.

Most Common (2024)

Medical Assistant
123 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
53 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno was Medical Assistant with 123 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

284

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 43 degrees were awarded to men at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno, which is 0.151 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (284).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno in Medical Assistant, which is 0.0909 times less than the 121 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 121 degrees were awarded to men at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno in Medical Assistant, which is 11 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 39% of students graduating from San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
242 degrees awarded
White
37 degrees awarded
Asian
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno is hispanic or latino (242 degrees awarded). There were 6.54 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (37 degrees).

5.5% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
218 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
137 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
127 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno is hispanic or latino female (218 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (137 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno are: Management, with 16 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Service with 2 employees.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno were Management with 16 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Service with 2 employees.