C of the Desert vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Both College of the Desert and San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's tuition ($42,582) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($10,174).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than C of the Desert (26 to 1).
- C of the Desert (12,861 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield (798 students) with more enrolled students.
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield ($4,942) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,786).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield's graduation rate (58%) is higher than C of the Desert (31%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,326 In-State
$10,174 out-of-state
$10,174 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,786
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,861 (All undergraduate)
4,122 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
127 Faculties (full-time)
383 Staffs (full-time)
$115,939 Faculty Salary
$103,980 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$42,582
Financial Aid
$4,942
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Electrician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Electrician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Enrollment
798 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
58% Graduation Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
28 Faculties (full-time)
58 Staffs (full-time)
$62,904 Faculty Salary
$56,954 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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- vs. Institute of Technology
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- vs. Ventura County Community College System Office
- vs. Healthcare Career College
- vs. South Orange County Community College District
- vs. American College of Healthcare and Technology
- vs. High Desert Medical College - Bakersfield
- vs. College of Marin
- vs. Central California School of Continuing Education
- vs. Southwestern College
- vs. El Camino Community College District
- vs. Carrington College-Ontario
- vs. Allan Hancock College
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- vs. Santiago Canyon College
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- vs. Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
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- vs. Barstow Community College
- vs. Los Angeles ORT College-Van Nuys Campus
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- vs. Folsom Lake College
- vs. Riverside City College
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