San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $26,558
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    114
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    63.2%
    24 Graduates

    About

    San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria is a higher education institution located in Santa Barbara County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria were Medical Assistant (54 degrees awarded) and Medical Office Assistant (6 degrees).

    In 2024, 106 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria. 90.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.43% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (79 degrees), 7.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,558.

    In 2024, 62% of undergraduate students attending San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $26,558
    2024 Value
    29.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,558. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria grew by 29.5%.

    This chart compares the average net price of San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria (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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    62%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    72%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    62% of undergraduate students at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.59% with respect to 2023, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria (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.

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    Enrollment

    San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria had a total enrollment of 114 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria is 114 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria, both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% White, 6.14% Asian, 2.63% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.75% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.75% Two or More Races, and 0.877% Black or African American.

    Students enrolled at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (66.1%), followed by White Female (10.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.58%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 114 students. The full-time enrollment at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria is 114 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    69%
    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-Santa Maria was 69%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      81 enrolled students
    2. White
      14 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      7 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria is 71.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% White, 6.14% Asian, 2.63% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.75% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.75% Two or More Races, and 0.877% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 86 more women than men received degrees from San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria is hispanic or latino (79 degrees awarded). There were 7.18 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria is Medical Assistant (54 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Office Assistant (6 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (106 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    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-Santa Maria are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria in 2024 are Health (106 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    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-Santa Maria are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are Health (106 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are Health (106 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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-Santa Maria.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. 54 degrees awarded
    2. 6 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria was Medical Assistant with 54 degrees awarded.

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

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    10
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    96
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria, which is 0.104 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (96).

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

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 6 degrees were awarded to men at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.154 times less than the 39 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 51 degrees were awarded to men at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria in Medical Assistant, which is 17 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    36%
    100% Completion Time
    49%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 36% of students graduating from San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria 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 57% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      79 degrees awarded
    2. White
      11 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      4 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria is hispanic or latino (79 degrees awarded). There were 7.18 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

    3.77% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      72 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      53 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      46 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria is hispanic or latino female (72 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (53 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are: Management, with 4 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 1 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria were Management with 4 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 1 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 1 employees.

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