The campus of San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield is in Bakersfield, California, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician and security and law enforcement.
Its open admissions system makes San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2005, San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield had 708 students enrolled (708 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
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 - Bakersfield
201 New Stine Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93309
General Phone: (661) 834-0126
Admissions Phone: (661) 834-0126
Financial Aid Phone: (661) 834-0129
http://www.sjvc.edu
San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 161 | medical assistant, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, surgical tech, dental assistant, physician assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 24 | corrections, security and protective services |
| Medical Adminstration | 17 | health care administration |
| Business And Management | 17 | business management |
| Office And Administration | 16 | office management |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | HVAC tech |
Number of programs and degrees for San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 250 | 12 |
In 2005, San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield had a total enrollment of 708 students (708 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 11% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bakersfield, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (661) 834-0126
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,540 |
Financial Aid:
San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2120703)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (661) 834-0129
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 23 | $26,000 | 31 | $28,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $26,000 | 31 | $28,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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