Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College, or MJC, is a community college located in Central Valley Modesto, California, United States. MJC is one of the oldest community colleges in the state. It was founded in 1921 to serve the first junior college district established under a State Legislature Enabling Act. The number of students who transfer from MJC to a four-year university is among the best in the nation.

MJC offers associate degrees in diverse areas of study. The campus is located 90 miles from San Francisco. The college is home to a natural history museum. MJC also has many student clubs and organizations. International Student Program (ISP) aims to offer support services and activities for foreign students.

The college is a member of CCCAA. The sports teams are nicknamed the Pirates. Some of the notable alumni of MJC are George Lucas, creator of the Star Wars saga; Hiram Fuller, professional basketball player; and Gino Marchetti, former defensive end for the Baltimore Colts.

Campus Location

435 College Ave
Modesto, CA 95350-5800
USA
Main Tel: (209) 575-6498
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Modesto Junior College Highlights

Where Modesto Junior College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in family and social work and education and teaching.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Large number of students.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Study abroad option
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	1,189	69
< 1 year certificate	269	40
1-2 year certificate	119	31

Students

The student enrollment at Modesto Junior College was 18,546 in 2007 (10,583 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 522
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 4,674
Books and supplies	$ 600

Financial Aid: Modesto Junior College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Modesto Junior College:

School	Location	Enrollment
San Diego City College	San Diego, CA	17,013
San Diego Miramar College	San Diego, CA	10,650
Yuba College	Marysville, CA	9,904
Bakersfield College	Bakersfield, CA	17,405
Folsom Lake College	Folsom, CA	8,193
Mt San Antonio College	Walnut, CA	29,842
American River College	Sacramento, CA	33,821
Chabot College	Hayward, CA	13,229
Cabrillo College	Aptos, CA	15,114
City College of San Francisco	San Francisco, CA	46,411

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		152
Without tenure; working toward tenure		104
Without tenure; tenure not available		7

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (22 awarded)

Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Agricultural Production Operations
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agriculture
Crop Production
Dairy Husbandry and Production
Food Technology and Processing

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (11 awarded)

Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (14 awarded)

Architectural Technology/Technician
Architecture and Related Services
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)

ART STUDIES (17 awarded)

Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (142 awarded)

Accounting
Business Administration and Management
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (24 awarded)

Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences
Information Technology

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

Forestry

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (8 awarded)

Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Construction Trades

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (8 awarded)

Cooking and Related Culinary Arts

DESIGN (14 awarded)

Graphic Design
Interior Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (6 awarded)

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (71 awarded)

Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms

ENGINEERING (4 awarded)

Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded)

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (207 awarded)

Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Services

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (2 awarded)

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management

LIBERAL ARTS (546 awarded)

English Language and Literature
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literatures
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (39 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDIA (18 awarded)

Graphic Communications
Journalism
Radio and Television

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (77 awarded)

Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MUSIC (2 awarded)

Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (173 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (12 awarded)

Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (9 awarded)

Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES (25 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (8 awarded)

Real Estate

SCIENCE (5 awarded)

Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (91 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (0 awarded)

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling