Porterville College is located at the base of the scenic High Sierra Mountain Range in southeastern
Tulare County County. The population of the Porterville urban area is approximately 38,000 persons and that of the surrounding service area is 80,000 persons. Porterville is the gateway to a vast mountain wonderland and recreational area. It is within three hours commuting time to the seashores of the Pacific or to the metropolitan Los Angeles area.
The College has an enrollment of about 4500. Their programs lead to Associates degrees, Certificates of Achievement and Certificates of Completion.
Included with the basic instruction list, interesting coursework such as "How to build a PC", "Living with Teenagers" and "Survival Skills for Parenting Alone".