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Is San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Below Average In-State Value
$30,100 Avg Annual Cost

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 Value Ranking

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Best Value ranking badge
#2,719 National Value Rank
#218 California Value Rank
F Value Grade

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.

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia’s Best Value Majors

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

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Value Report

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.

Within California, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Offers Good Quality for a High Price

Below Average California Value
Above Average California Quality
$30,100 Avg Annual Cost

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is ranked #184 out of #346 in California for quality and #218 out of #304 for California value.

State Value Ranking  218 out of 304
Overpriced
Great Value
State Value Score  6.4 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia financial aid page to be sure.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 15% National Quality
Expensive Price

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.

National Value Ranking  2,719 out of 3,211
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  2.2 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

The Bottom Line: What Will San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Cost?

$30,100 Avg Annual Cost (All Students)
$33,077 Sticker Price Per Year
$120,400 Est. 4-Year Cost

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.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

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.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.

94% Freshmen Receiving Aid
$4,941 Avg Grant / Scholarship
57% Undergrads Getting Grants

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.

How to Calculate Value

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.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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