- 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 380 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is same as the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- 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
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
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
7
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center has grown by 393% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
380 students
2,311 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
32:1

# Full-Time Students
380 students
1,232 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,299 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
380 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
380 students
1,155 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a

% Asian
12%
13%

% Hispanic
58%
47%

% Black
2%
7%

% White
21%
23%

% Hawaiian
1%
1%

% Two or more races
1%
5%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%

% Unknown races
2%
3%


Diversity Score
0.60
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6%
0.4221%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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