- 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-Fresno Aviation serves 189 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Aviation 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 grown by 20% over five years.
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Aviation
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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
312 staff

Number of Programs Offered
4
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Aviation has grown by 67% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Aviation diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
189 students
7,900 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1

# Full-Time Students
189 students
1,661 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
201 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
189 students
1,646 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
n/a
% Asian
5%
13%

% Hispanic
54%
45%

% Black
5%
5%

% White
18%
26%

% Two or more races
8%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
3%

% Unknown races
5%
4%


Diversity Score
0.66
0.71

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
35%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
86%

Median Debt for Graduates
$19,180
$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$4,750

Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Aviation's ranking?
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Aviation ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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