San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova

San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova is a private for-profit two-year institution located in Rancho Cordova, CA. The school enrolls 309 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 58.17 out of 100. It reports a 73% completion rate and an 80% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), indicating that most enrolled students persist through to program completion.

This campus offers healthcare-focused certificate programs in Respiratory Care Therapy and Surgical Technology. Both programs prepare students for hands-on clinical roles in hospitals, surgical centers, and other medical facilities. These allied health credentials lead to occupations with consistent demand across California's healthcare sector.

Situated in the small city of Rancho Cordova within the greater Sacramento metropolitan area, this SJVC branch campus provides access to healthcare training in the state capital region. The Sacramento area's network of hospitals and medical centers offers clinical training sites and employment opportunities for graduates of both the respiratory care and surgical technology programs.