Porterville College

Porterville College, established in 1927, is located in the San Joaquin Valley of California, approximately 165 miles north of Los Angeles in the city of Porterville. The college operates as part of the Kern Community College District on a 60-acre campus featuring modern classroom facilities and recently renovated science and library buildings. As a public two-year institution, Porterville College offers associate degrees and career technical education programs, with notable emphasis in nursing, business administration, and industrial technology. The campus serves the local agricultural region and maintains transfer agreements with California State University and University of California systems, while providing on-site student support services including a learning center and career development resources.