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Public 2 Year

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, California

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Overview

Enrollment

16,224
Modesto Junior College overview
Location Modesto, California
Online mjc.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Midsize City
Modesto Junior College overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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Modesto Junior College (MJC), founded in 1921, is a public community college located in Modesto, California. Noted for its accessible, open-door admissions policy, MJC offers a diverse range of associate degree and certificate programs, with notable emphasis on agriculture, nursing, and emergency services education. The college operates on two main campuses ? East and West ? featuring facilities that blend modern and traditional architecture. While MJC does not provide on-campus housing, it supports a commuter-friendly environment suitable for its largely local student body. Positioned within the Central Valley, MJC serves as an educational hub approximately 90 miles east of San Francisco. While the college does not have a high-profile athletic program, it provides opportunities for student participation in a variety of intercollegiate sports under the team name Pirates.

Modesto Junior College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  7,632 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,592 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,196 plus fees of $80.

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,196
In State Costs for Modesto Junior College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,152
Other Fees$80
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,784
Budget for Other Expenses$4,906
Total One Year Cost$25,118

Out of State Resident Tuition

$7,228
Out of State Costs for Modesto Junior College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,152
Other Fees$80
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,784
Budget for Other Expenses$4,906
Total One Year Cost$31,150

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$34,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Modesto Junior College students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 18%
Health Professions 15%
Business 10%
Social Sciences 8%
Agriculture 8%

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Last updated February 24, 2024