Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Modesto Junior College is a public institution in Modesto, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 15,109 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,368 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 27.8%. The average net price after financial aid is $2,818 per year. The most popular programs include Biological and Physical Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, and Human Development & Family Studies.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,368
Graduation Rate
27.8%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$2,818
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
7.52x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
15,109
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
71.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,282
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,264
Pell Grant Rate
31.8%
Federal Loan Rate
0.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$1,658
Income $30K–$48K
$1,623
Income $48K–$75K
$4,809
Income $110K+
$8,681
Student Demographics
Women
59.7%
White
27.5%
Black
3.4%
Hispanic
58.3%
Asian
6.1%
Two or More Races
2.0%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
Programs (85)
Bachelor (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 14 |
Associate (48)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $64,444 | 344 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,387 | 326 |
| Business Administration & Management | $43,644 | 205 |
| Psychology | $40,301 | 178 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $42,669 | 86 |
| Registered Nursing | $126,345 | 82 |
| Sociology | $46,397 | 67 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $39,536 | 66 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 52 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 51 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 48 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 46 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 39 |
| Communications | $40,635 | 35 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 31 |
| History | $41,437 | 29 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 28 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 28 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 22 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $81,214 | 22 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 21 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 20 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 18 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 17 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 17 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 15 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 15 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 14 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 13 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 12 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 11 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 11 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | Not reported | 10 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 8 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 8 |
| Music | Not reported | 8 |
| Dance | Not reported | 7 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Physics | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 5 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 4 |
| Agricultural Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 3 |
| Business | $48,779 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (27)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | $29,998 | 140 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $39,531 | 95 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $39,886 | 62 |
| Real Estate | $46,206 | 47 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 45 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 43 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 37 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 28 |
| Fire Protection | $53,962 | 25 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 19 |
| Agricultural Sciences | Not reported | 17 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 15 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 14 |
| Communications | Not reported | 13 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 12 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 9 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 9 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 8 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 8 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Practical Nursing | $50,574 | 1 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture | Associate | 2 |
| Special Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Philosophy | Associate | 2 |
| Applied Horticulture | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs in California
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