- San Joaquin Valley College’s (SJVC) Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program gives you the skills and technical knowledge to perform aircraft, airframe and powerplant overhaul. Hands-on training in the hangar includes maintenance, servicing, troubleshooting and repair of powerplant systems and components. SJVC's Aviation Maintenance Technology courses are available at our special Aviation Campus in Fresno, California. Located by the Fresno Yosemite International Airport this program has students on-site and getting hands-on experience working on aircrafts.
School Highlights
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center serves 203 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
12 staff
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
13
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center has grown by 163% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
203 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
203 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
201 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
203 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
9%
13%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
57%
46%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
20%
24%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7857%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,180
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center's ranking?
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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