Trade and career programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Certificate | 116 | $48,746 | $58,405 | $12,726 |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 37 | $65,033 | n/a | $14,852 |
| HVAC | Certificate | 22 | $43,972 | $55,594 | $12,923 |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 15 | $49,417 | $61,662 | $19,823 |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 5 | $65,644 | $72,975 | $9,500 |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 1 | $45,756 | $49,445 | $19,798 |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | $75,468 | n/a |
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $26,978 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $33,540 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $28,609 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $28,075 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $28,575 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $27,831 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $30,465 |
| Over $110,000 | $33,149 |
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
- 68% 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).
- 80% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $43,313 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $11,411 in federal student loans.
- 63% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Frequently asked questions
How much does San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center cost?
Tuition and fees are $26,978 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $28,609 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center?
68% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center graduates earn?
Heavy equipment mechanic certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $65,644 one year after finishing.
Is San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center accredited?
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Fresno City College, Fresno: $1,334 a year
- Lyle's College of Beauty, Fresno: $13,075 a year
- Paul Mitchell the School-Fresno, Fresno: $14,550 a year
- UEI College-Fresno, Fresno: $19,900 a year
More: all trade schools in California · San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center 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.