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Modesto Junior College

Modesto, California · Public college

Medical assistant programsAuto mechanic schoolsWelding schoolsElectrician schoolsCNC & machining programsEMT & paramedic trainingCNA classes
not reportedcompletion rate · California avg 64%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$34,568median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$42,368median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 435 College Ave, Modesto, CA 95350 · Phone: (209) 575-6550 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Modesto Junior College is a public trade and career school in Modesto, California offering medical assistant, auto mechanic, and welding programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The state average completion rate for similar programs is 64.2%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,368, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Completion rate and median graduate debt for this specific campus are not reported.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Modesto Junior College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 31.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$39,290$49,660$61,870
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$38,180$64,980$77,060
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$44,520$58,060$70,400
Electricians$46,800$76,160$103,000
Machinists$37,440$57,190$74,210
Emergency medical technicians$38,740$46,380$59,180
Nursing assistants$40,110$47,630$54,800

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 62 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 48 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 27 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 26 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 14 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 10 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 9 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 9 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 8 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 6 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 6 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 2 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 2 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Modesto Junior College is a public community college in Modesto, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Because it participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, students who qualify can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs. Among its 16 trade and career program families, the campus awards the most credentials in medical assistant programs, auto mechanic schools, and welding schools, with 110, 51, and 41 completions respectively in these top areas out of 238 total trade completers.

The college enrolls 15,109 undergraduates overall. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.2%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $42,368. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 31.8% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.

With a broad mix of shorter certificate-style trade programs, such as welding and auto mechanics, alongside longer allied-health tracks like medical assisting, this campus setting may suit both first-time students and adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should confirm accreditation status, current costs, and outcome data directly through the school's website or phone line, and can review verified federal figures on the College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Modesto Junior College offers 16 trade and career program families, with the most completions in medical assistant programs, auto mechanic schools, and welding schools.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The state average completion rate is 64.2%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $42,368.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (209) 575-6550 for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public school, which often means lower tuition for in-state residents compared to for-profit institutions, though specific costs here are not reported.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to ask about program duration for a specific trade.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?118976.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers both shorter trade certificates and longer allied-health programs, which may suit adult career changers, but specific fit details like schedule flexibility are not reported in this data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Modesto Junior College at (209) 575-6550 or visit https://www.mjc.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

This comparison is not reported in the available federal data; check the College Scorecard or the school directly for local comparisons.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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