Trade and career programs at College of the Sequoias
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 212 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 131 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 65 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 65 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 54 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 25 | $60,954 | $74,847 | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
College of the Sequoias cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $1,394 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $10,965 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $1,096 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $1,096 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | Not reported |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | Not reported |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | Not reported |
| Over $110,000 | Not reported |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 42% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 71% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $43,147 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $8,641 in federal student loans.
- 41% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does College of the Sequoias cost?
Tuition and fees are $1,394 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $1,096 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at College of the Sequoias?
42% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do College of the Sequoias graduates earn?
Medical assistant associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $60,954 one year after finishing.
Is College of the Sequoias accredited?
College of the Sequoias is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Advanced Career Institute, Visalia: $5,970 a year
- Milan Institute-Visalia, Visalia: $16,645 a year
- San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, Visalia: $22,404 a year
More: all trade schools in California · College of the Sequoias on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.