Is San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is ranked #2,719 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within California, it ranks #218 of 304 for value.
Among the majors San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | #65 of 69 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #65 of 69 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | #69 of 75 |
| Dental | #69 of 75 |
| Dental Support Services | #69 of 75 |
| Allied Health Professions | #166 of 187 |
| Health Care Management | #194 of 225 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | #215 of 245 |
| Health Professions | #1,080 of 1,275 |
Below is the detailed San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is ranked #184 out of #346 in California for quality and #218 out of #304 for California value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia financial aid page to be sure.
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is ranked #2,719 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia costs about $30,100. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $120,400 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $33,077 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $27,854 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $30,100 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $120,400 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $132,308 | — | — |
| All Students | $120,400 | #2,719 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $111,416 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $132,308 | — | — |
| All Students | $120,400 | #218 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $111,416 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $28,648 |
| $30K–$48K | $28,976 |
| $48K–$75K | $30,552 |
| $75K–$110K | $31,652 |
| Over $110K | $32,763 |
About 57% of San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,941 per year. Get more details on the San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia net price page for the cost detail.
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