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Modesto Junior College

Modesto, California. 15,109 undergraduates.

29%Graduation rate9 pts below the national median for similar colleges (38%)
$5,954Average net price per year40% below the national median for similar colleges ($9,953)
$45,551Median earnings 10 years after startingAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
—Median debt at graduation

What families actually pay

Under $30,000$5,917
$30,000–$48,000$5,079
$48,001–$75,000$5,853
$75,001–$110,000$10,841

Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.

Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $1,276 in-state, $8,918 out-of-state.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate29%38%
Return for second year71%64%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$37,823$40,416
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$45,551$45,146
Median debt at graduation—$12,000

Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly associate degrees).

Programs and what graduates earn

94 programs reported
ProgramGraduates / yrMedian earnings, 1 yrMedian earnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing92$132,845$110,597$12,500
Biological and Physical Sciences311—$77,723$9,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions22—$59,283—
Business/Commerce, General58—$54,598—
Psychology, General202$26,479$50,585$7,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness50—$49,444—
Business Administration, Management and Operations146$44,897$46,831$6,747
Criminal Justice and Corrections89$38,491$44,968—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities22$35,026$44,831$7,666
Communication and Media Studies27—$42,895—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services36—$39,363—
History0—$37,955—
History and Language/Literature315$37,686—$8,250
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services72$32,033——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General55$29,144—$7,207
Agriculture, General2———
Agricultural Business and Management28———
Agricultural Mechanization3———
Agricultural Production Operations36———
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services4———
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians22———
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other3———
Computer Science22———
Computer Software and Media Applications11———
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other14———
Engineering, General6———
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians5———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics9———
English Language and Literature, General39———
Mathematics28———
Computational Science19———
Geography and Environmental Studies2———
Digital Humanities and Textual Studies25———
Philosophy2———
Chemistry2———
Physics18———
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology9———
Fire Protection21———
Human Services, General23———
Anthropology9———
Economics3———
Political Science and Government10———
Sociology63——$6,267
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians6———
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians7———
Precision Metal Working8———
Visual and Performing Arts, General8———
Dance4———
Design and Applied Arts18———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft15———
Film/Video and Photographic Arts12———
Fine and Studio Arts45———
Music1———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions7———
Accounting and Related Services25———
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services13———
Marketing4———
Real Estate7———

Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.

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Quick answers

How much does Modesto Junior College cost per year?
The average net price at Modesto Junior College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $5,954 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much do Modesto Junior College graduates earn?
Former Modesto Junior College students earn a median of $45,551 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Modesto Junior College?
29% of Modesto Junior College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.