Modesto Junior College
Modesto, California · Public · 15,109 undergraduates
Of 18 programs with reported earnings, 17 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 104 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,658 |
| $30k to $48k | $1,623 |
| $48k to $75k | $4,809 |
| $75k to $110k | $6,508 |
| $110k and up | $8,681 |
| All families (average) | $2,818 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $40,387 | +$3,411 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $64,444 | +$27,468 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $43,644 | +$6,668 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $40,301 | +$3,325 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,998 | -$6,978 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $42,669 | +$5,693 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $39,536 | +$2,560 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $126,345 | +$89,369 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,531 | +$2,555 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Associate's Degree | $46,397 | +$9,421 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Real Estate | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,206 | +$9,230 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| History | Associate's Degree | $41,437 | +$4,461 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,886 | +$2,910 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,962 | +$16,986 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $81,214 | +$44,238 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 30% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.