Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist $52,543-95 Contact Hours20 Months $42,871
2Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $41,237-82 Contact Hours15 Months $18,035
3Medical/Clinical Assistant $21,997-36 Contact Hours9 Months $16,239
4Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant $22,676-36 Contact Hours9 Months $20,397
5Electrician $26,377-40 Contact Hours10 Months $15,963
6Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician $49,857-79 Contact Hours18 Months $41,328

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist program which is the largest program at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $56,228 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfieldhas increased by 12.71% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield.
Living Costs Trends
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$15,725$5,550
2022$37,861$10,863
2023$39,026$10,863
2024$42,640$13,588
Living Costs Trends Chart