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Modesto Junior College

Public Modesto, CA · Urban · Far West · 73% data reported · Agent Insights
28%
Graduation Rate
$42,368
Earnings (10yr)
$2,818
Net Price
15,109
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Overview

More than 15,000 students enroll at Modesto Junior College each year, making it a significant player in community education. With an accessible net price of $2,818, this school provides a valuable option for students seeking affordable higher education.

Data from Chetty/Opportunity Insights indicates that while graduation rates stand at 28%, the potential for upward mobility remains a critical factor for many students. Graduates earn an average of $42,368 within ten years of completing their studies, suggesting that a degree from this institution can lead to financial stability.

Students who thrive here often pursue programs in Health Professions, Business & Marketing, Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Visual & Performing Arts. With a Pell Grant rate of 32%, many students benefit from federal assistance, making it easier to navigate the costs associated with college.

Rankings

How Modesto Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation28%Earnings 10yr$42KNet Price$3KRetention71%Pell Grant Rate32%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$2K$0-30K$2K$30-48K$5K$48-75K$9K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,282
In-State Tuition
$9,264
Out-of-State
$2,818
Avg Net Price
32%
Pell Grant Rate
0%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$1,658
Family Income $0–$30K
$1,623
Family Income $30K–$48K
$4,809
Family Income $48K–$75K
$8,681
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$34,568
6 Years After Entry
$38,275
8 Years
$42,368
10 Years
41%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$34,568 6yr $38,275 8yr $42,368 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.20
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.6%
Volunteering Rate
0.96
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 71%
Full-Time Faculty 47%
Faculty Salary (mo) $10,951
Diversity Index 0.58
First-Gen Students 60%

Top Programs

Health Professions 13%
Business & Marketing 12%
Psychology 7%
Criminal Justice 6%
Visual & Performing Arts 4%
Humanities 3%
Precision Production 3%
Social Sciences 3%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
60%
White
27%
Hispanic
58%
Black
3%
Asian
6%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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