Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Medical/Clinical Assistant $22,052-36 Contact Hours9 Months $16,239
2Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant $39,847-77 Contact Hours18 Months $20,397
3Dental Assisting/Assistant $23,616-42 Contact Hours11 Months $16,730
4Surgical Technology/Technologist $43,408-72 Contact Hours15 Months $28,401
5Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant $23,417-36 Contact Hours9 Months $20,397
6Pharmacy Technician/Assistant $21,449-36 Contact Hours9 Months $14,974

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 Medical/Clinical Assistant program which is the largest program at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $29,016 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresnohas increased by 10.18% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno.
Living Costs Trends
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$15,725$5,550
2022$17,732$5,088
2023$18,278$5,088
2024$19,971$6,364
2025$22,086$6,930
Living Costs Trends Chart