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LPN/LVN 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

The program in figures

Tuition and fees, whole programIPEDS 2024-25, certificate (2 to under 4 years)
$42,582
Books and suppliesIPEDS 2024-25
$0
LengthIPEDS
82 credit hours, 16 months
CompletionsIPEDS 2023-24, all levels
67
Graduates' median earnings, 1 year afterCollege Scorecard
Not published (small cohort)
Typical pay for licensed practical and vocational nursesBLS OEWS May 2025, Bakersfield-Delano, CA
$76,130

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About this program

San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield awarded 67 LPN/LVN credentials in 2023-24 (IPEDS), its largest career program of 7 we list. Its listed tuition of $42,582 compares with a California median wage of $79,750 for licensed practical and vocational nurses (BLS, May 2025).

AwardCIPCompletionsLengthTuition
Certificate (2 to under 4 years)51.3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training082 credit hours, 16 months$42,582
Associate degree51.3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training6782 credit hours, 16 months$42,582
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