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San Joaquin Valley College Visalia is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Visalia, CA. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at San Joaquin Valley College Visalia earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include business and management.
All qualified applicants are admitted as San Joaquin Valley College Visalia offers open admission.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools.
San Joaquin Valley College Visalia, in 2007-2008, had 892 students (952 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of San Joaquin Valley College is to provide quality educational programs and activities to a student population from diverse ethnic, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds."
More complete details are provided below.
San Joaquin Valley College Visalia
8400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291-9283
General Phone: (559) 651-2500
http://www.sjvc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 335 | medical assistant, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, dental hygienist, physician assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 73 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 62 | business management, human resources |
| Medical Administration | 53 | medical office management |
| Engineering Technician | 46 | industrial tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 27 | corrections |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 24 | computer support |
Number of programs and degrees for San Joaquin Valley College Visalia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 451 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 169 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, San Joaquin Valley College Visalia had a total enrollment of 892 students (952 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Visalia, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,190 |
Financial Aid:
San Joaquin Valley College Visalia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2120700)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 26 | $52,663 | 55 | $52,651 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 26 | $52,663 | 55 | $52,651 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets San Joaquin Valley College Visalia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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