by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Modesto Junior College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
At Modesto Junior College, students can earn anything from certificates through the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 5,884 undergraduate (5,884 total)
The most popular majors at Modesto Junior College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,942 |
| History and Language/Literature. | 315 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 311 |
| Psychology, General. | 202 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 177 |
The following majors at Modesto Junior College have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $86,715 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $43,799 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | $20,526 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $20,507 |
Browse every major at Modesto Junior College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,942 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History and Language/Literature. | 315 | NA |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 311 | $20,526 |
| Digital Humanities and Textual Studies. ↳ Digital Humanities. |
25 | NA |
| Computational Science. | 19 | NA |
| Geography and Environmental Studies. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
94 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
92 | $86,715 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
76 | NA |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 55 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
52 | $43,799 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. · Office Management and Supervision. |
155 | NA |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 58 | NA |
| Real Estate. | 49 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
40 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
28 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Small Business Administration/Management. |
9 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Digital Marketing. |
4 | NA |
| International Business. ↳ International Business/Trade/Commerce. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 202 | NA |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Performance and Sport Psychology. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. · Early Childhood and Family Studies. · Adult Development and Aging. · Child Care and Support Services Management. |
177 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
67 | NA |
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production. · Crop Production. · Dairy Husbandry and Production. · Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management. |
39 | NA |
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. |
28 | NA |
| Agricultural Mechanization. ↳ Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician. |
22 | NA |
| Agriculture, General. | 8 | NA |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. · Plant Nursery Operations and Management. |
5 | NA |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice and Corrections. · Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
89 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. · Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. |
74 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
45 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. |
18 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Theatre and Dance. · Musical Theatre. · Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
18 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Photography. |
12 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Sound Arts. · Music, General. |
11 | NA |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 8 | NA |
| Dance. ↳ Dance, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
92 | $20,507 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. · Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. |
87 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
63 | NA |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
10 | NA |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
9 | NA |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
56 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. · Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 22 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | 16 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Graphics. |
13 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer Support Specialist. |
12 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Specific Platforms. · Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
3 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. ↳ Cloud Computing. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. · Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. |
50 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. |
45 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
41 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 39 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
33 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
28 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician. · Instrumentation Technology/Technician. · Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
16 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Integrated Circuit Design Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
18 | NA |
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. · Recording Arts Technology/Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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