Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how MJC stacks up against peers offering fire protection.
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MJC reports the fire protection program; completion counts are not currently reported.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,178 |
| Fees | $86 | $86 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 95% of fire protection associate’s degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The majority of fire protection associate’s degree graduates at MJC are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Modesto Junior College with a associate’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the fire protection majors at Modesto Junior College.
The fire protection program at MJC includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 45 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 29 |
MJC awarded 45 completions in fire science/fire-fighting recently — 9% to women and 91% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
MJC awarded 29 degrees in fire prevention and safety technology/technician recently — 3% to women and 97% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.