Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria graduates compare to all programs nationally
San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria graduates earn $52k, placing them in the 50th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants associates's programs at peer institutions in California (56 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | $51,744 | — | $20,594* | — |
| Unitek College | $72,368 | $99,091 | $22,848* | 0.32 |
| Butte College | $65,467 | — | $13,382* | 0.20 |
| Carrington College-San Jose | $65,035 | $81,578 | $32,832* | 0.50 |
| Carrington College-Sacramento | $65,035 | $81,578 | $32,832* | 0.50 |
| Pacific College | $59,213 | — | $16,125* | 0.27 |
| National Median | $51,744 | — | $19,404* | 0.38 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unitek College Fremont | — | $72,368 | $22,848 |
| Butte College Oroville | $1,336 | $65,467 | $13,382 |
| Carrington College-San Jose San Jose | — | $65,035 | $32,832 |
| Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento | — | $65,035 | $32,832 |
| Pacific College Costa Mesa | — | $59,213 | $16,125 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria, approximately 62% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.