Porterville College is a public, community college located in Porterville. The school offers associate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields, including administration of justice, agriculture, fire technology, information technology, nursing and psychiatric technology. The school has accreditation through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and its programs typically last for two years or less with full-time study. A number of courses are offered online. Students at Porterville College can benefit from federal and state grants, veteran's benefits, institutional scholarships and work-study placements. The school does not participate in federal or private student loan programs. The school is home to five intercollegiate sports teams for men and women.
Porterville College
100 East College Ave.
Porterville, CA 93257
559-791-2200
portervillecollege.edu
Founded in 1926, the College of the Sequoias is in Visalia, approximately 32 miles from Porterville. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Among the degree and certificate programs offered at the college are dairy and equine science, agriculture mechanics, business, consumer and family studies, phlebolotomy, nurse assisting, and healthcare interpreting. Eligible students can receive federal and state grants, loans, scholarships, work-study opportunities and veterans' benefits. The school also offers a tuition payment plan to help students manage the cost of tuition. An on-site daycare center provides low-cost childcare for students' children.
College of the Sequoias
915 South Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93277
559-730-3907
cos.edu
A private institution, San Joaquin Valley College has branches throughout California, including a location in Visalia, which is 37 miles from Porterville. The campus opened in 1977; it offers certificate and degree programs in business, healthcare administration, human resources, corrections, medical assisting, dental assisting and hygiene, nursing, industrial technology, computer support, and respiratory therapy.
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges has accredited the college. The school participates in federal and state grants, loans, private lending and veteran's benefit financial aid programs. The college also offers work-study placement and a limited number of scholarships. Job placement assistance is provided for all students. The school does not offer athletic programs or have any school-sponsored student groups on campus.
San Joaquin Valley College
8400 West Mineral King
Visalia, CA 93291
559-651-2500
sjvc.edu/campus/Visalia
Brandman University is a private, nonsectarian institution also in Visalia, approximately 33 miles from Porterville. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Undergraduate majors offered at the college include business administration, criminal justice, nursing, early childhood education, legal studies and psychology. The college also grants master's degrees in business, education, healthcare and social sciences. Online courses are available in a number of programs. Eligible students can receive federal and state grants and loans, as well as private loans and institutional scholarships. The school offers job placement assistance. Brandman does not have any sports teams or student organizations at the Visalia campus.
Brandman University
649 South County Center Drive
Visalia, CA 93277
559-625-4436
brandman.edu/visalia