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CDL program at Advanced Career Institute
Visalia, CA · Private for-profit less-than-2-year · (559) 651-1978 · School website
On California's WIOA eligible training provider list (DOL file dated June 30, 2025) School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Council on Occupational Education
The program in figures
- Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (under 12 weeks)
- $4,995
- LengthIPEDS
- 120 clock hours, 1 month
- CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
- 1,031
- Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard, 240 graduates
- $38,651
- Median earnings, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard
- $53,102
- Median federal debtCollege Scorecard, about $66 a month over 10 years
- $6,201
- National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools
- $52,118
- Typical pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck driversBLS OEWS May 2025, Visalia, CA
- $51,530
- Cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Earnings and debt: College Scorecard data files, June 10, 2026, read October 8, 2026.
- Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025, Visalia, CA, read October 8, 2026.
Awards in this program
| Award | CIP | Completions | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 49.0205 Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 944 | 120 clock hours, 1 month | $4,995 |
| Certificate (12 weeks to under 1 year) | 49.0205 Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 87 | 120 clock hours, 1 month | $4,995 |
On the WIOA list (California)
| Listed program | Tuition and fees | Length | Completed | Employed, 2nd quarter | Median earnings, 2nd quarter | Students who exited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Professional Truck DriverCompletion Certificate/CDL · In person · CIP 49.0205 | $6,469+ $543 books | 6 weeks, 40 hours a week | 89.2% | 80.6% | $10,994 | 712 |
| Ag TransportationCompletion Certificate/CDL · In person · CIP 49.0205 | $10,945+ $250 books | 20 weeks, 30 hours a week | 78.5% | 84.8% | $10,660 | 228 |
| Commercial Driver - 3 WeekCompletion Certificate/CDL · In person · CIP 49.0205 | $4,682+ $312 books | 3 weeks, 40 hours a week | 93.6% | 81.7% | $10,920 | 218 |
| Professional Truck DriverCompletion Certificate/CDL · In person · CIP 49.0205 | $5,454+ $540 books | 4 weeks, 40 hours a week | 93.6% | 75.3% | $10,400 | 2,127 |
| School Bus DriverCompletion Certificate/School Bus Driver License · In person · CIP 49.0205 | $6,417+ $595 books | 10 weeks, 20 hours a week | 93.1% | 100% | $9,856 | 29 |
| Commercial Bus DriverCalifornia Bus Driver's License · In person · CIP 49.0205 | $4,543+ $451 books | 4 weeks, 40 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed |
Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov (ETA-9171), June 30, 2025 file, read October 8, 2026. Matched by name, address and CIP code.
FMCSA registry locations
- Advanced Career Institute Visalia Ca, Visalia (updated 2026-09-04)
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