Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula

San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula's business certificate sits solidly above both national and California averages, ranking in the 75th percentile nationally and 60th within the state. With starting earnings of $27,731—nearly $2,000 above California's median for this program—graduates are positioning themselves in the upper tier of a field where many programs struggle to deliver strong outcomes. The $9,500 in debt is manageable at just 34% of first-year earnings, meaning most graduates could reasonably pay this off within a year or two of focused repayment.

The program serves a primarily lower-income population (51% receive Pell grants), making its above-average outcomes particularly meaningful for families seeking workforce entry without four-year degree debt. Earnings do grow modestly to $29,398 by year four, though this isn't the trajectory you'd expect from programs that lead to management roles. This certificate is best understood as solid preparation for administrative and support positions—reliable work, but with limited upward mobility built into the credential itself.

For families seeking quick workforce entry with minimal debt, this represents a reasonable investment. The numbers show graduates can start earning immediately while carrying debt they can actually handle, which matters more than chasing the highest possible starting salary.