Modesto Junior College

Modesto, California

Public Bachelor's Programs

$1,270

In-State Tuition

26.1%

Graduation Rate

$42,368

Median Earnings

14,714

Enrollment

Modesto Junior College is a public institution in Modesto, California with 14,714 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is $1,270 compared with a California nursing-school average of $10,571. The school reports a graduation rate of 26.1%, median earnings of $42,368, and median federal debt of N/A.

Tuition vs State

$1,270

-$9,301

$1,270 is lower than the state average of $10,571.

Graduation vs State

26.1%

-28.9%

26.1% is lower than the state average of 55.0%.

Earnings vs State

$42,368

-$1,062

$42,368 is lower than the state average of $43,430.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 71% Graduation rank: Top 97% Value rank: Not enough peer data

About Modesto Junior College

Location	Modesto, California
Institution Type	Public
Highest Degree	bachelor
Website	www.mjc.edu
In-State Tuition	$1,270
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,870
Total Enrollment	14,714
Acceptance Rate	N/A
Graduation Rate	26.1%
Retention Rate	N/A
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$42,368
Median Debt at Graduation	N/A
Pell Grant Recipients	26.2%
Students Receiving Loans	0.2%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$5,080

Median Debt

N/A

Monthly Payment

N/A

Earnings / Debt

N/A

Affordability Context

26.2% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 0.2% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. Repayment risk is best read together with median earnings, debt, and monthly payment data.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Modesto Junior College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $5,080, while the reported median debt is N/A. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.