HVAC program at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA · Private for-profit 2-year · (559) 734-9000 · School website

School takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (1 to under 2 years): Not reported
LengthIPEDS: Not reported
CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels: 25
Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard, 313 graduates: $40,368
Median earnings, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard: $55,594
Median federal debtCollege Scorecard, about $138 a month over 10 years: $13,000
National median, same field, 4 years afterCollege Scorecard, all schools: $48,148
Typical pay for HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installersBLS OEWS May 2025, Bakersfield-Delano, CA: $66,400

Every line comes from the federal file named under it. A blank means the source does not publish the figure for this program; we never estimate it.

About this program

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield awarded 25 HVAC credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS), its number 6 career program of 7 we list.

Award	CIP	Completions	Length	Tuition
Certificate (1 to under 2 years)	47.0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician	23	Not reported	Not reported
Associate degree	47.0201 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician	2	Not reported	Not reported