Is Modesto Junior College worth it?
Modesto Junior College is a public, four-year institution in Modesto, California (midsize city). It awarded 2,942 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in history and language, biological and physical sciences and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$32,560
Median earnings 4 years after
$46,619
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,368
Average net price
$2,818
Completion rate
30%
Completions (2024)
2,942
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
15,109
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $28,387 | $40,387 | 63 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $99,339 | $126,345 | 62 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $25,984 | $39,531 | 43 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | $31,960 | $64,444 | 31 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate | $21,794 | $39,536 | 27 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $15,819 | $29,998 | 23 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | $25,832 | $40,301 | 22 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $28,102 | $42,669 | 21 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $28,331 | $43,644 | 21 |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate certificate | $50,364 | $53,962 | 17 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $45,865 | $81,214 | 17 |
| Agriculture, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agriculture, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| History and Language/Literature | Associate | 315 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 311 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 202 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 139 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 95 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 92 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 76 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 70 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | Associate | 67 |
| Sociology, General | Associate | 63 |
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Sources: federal figures for Modesto Junior College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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