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Porterville College

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Institutional Data

Return on Investment Metric
Years to Recoup Expected Net Costs
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1.9 Years to Recoup Costs

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Student Achievement Data

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Participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs

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Institutional Information

Address

100 East College Avenue Porterville, CA 93257

Phone

(559) 791-2200

Website

Website

System

Kern CCD

Staff Liaison

Kevin Bontenbal

Degrees

Associate of Science, Associate of Science for Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts for Transfer, Certificate of Achievement

Total Enrollment

4,903

Academic calendar

Semester Plan

Institutional Type

Public (state/local) two-year

Accreditation Information

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Most Recent Commission Action

January 15, 2026

Initial Accreditation

1952

Name Position Role
Dr. Thad Russell Vice President, Instruction Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)
Ms. Primavera Monarrez President Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dr. Sherie Burgess Professor Chief Faculty Senate (CFS)
Dr. Thad Russell Vice President, Instruction Chief Academic Officer (CAO)
Dr. Thad Russell Vice President, Instruction Chief Instructional Officer (CIO)
Name Address Location Type Status
Porterville College 100 East College Avenue
Porterville, CA 93257
US		 Main Campus Active
Porterville Fire Station #2 500 N. Newcomb
Porterville, CA 93257
US		 Additional Location Active
Program Name Degree Type Method of Assessment Credits required for Program Completion Title IV Distance Education Correspondence Education
Advanced Information Systems Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Agriculture: Production Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Biology and Physical Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Business Information Systems Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Business Management: Accounting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Business Management: Global Entrepreneurship Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Computer Information Systems Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Computer Science & Software Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 72-75 Yes Yes No
Film, Television, and Electronic Media Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
LVN to RN Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Modern Police Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Public Safety Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Registered Nursing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 66-70 Yes Yes No
Administration of Justice Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Agribusiness Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Biology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Business Administration 2.0 Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Environmental Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Hospitality Management Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Mathematics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Biology and Physical Science Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Child Development Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Commercial Art Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Social Science Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Anthropology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies 2.0 Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Elementary Teacher Education Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Elementary Teacher Education: Integrated Programs Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
English Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Kinesiology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Music Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Philosophy Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Political Science Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Psychology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Sociology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Spanish Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Studio Art Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Accounting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 15-16 Yes Yes No
Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Child Development Teacher Permit Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Commercial Music Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 No Yes No
Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 11 No Yes No
Digital Video Production for Business Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 14 Yes Yes No
Early Child Care Administration Specialization Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33 Yes Yes No
Early Intervention Assistant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Fire Technology Structural Fire Fighter Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24.5 Yes Yes No
Human Resources Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 15-16 Yes Yes No
Industrial Maintenance Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16.5 Yes Yes No
Intercollegiate Athletics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Law Enforcement Officer Reserve Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17.5 No Yes No
LVN to RN Non-degree Option Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Music Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Personal Training Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21.5 No Yes No
Psychiatric Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 50 Yes Yes No
User Experience Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 15 Yes Yes No
Welding Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 12 No Yes No
Review Type Commission Review
Midterm Report January 2030
Comprehensive Peer Review January 2034