Modesto Junior College
Higher EducationCalifornia, United States1001-5000 Employees
Modesto Junior College is a two-year California community college located in Modesto. Founded in 1921, it operates within the higher education sector and offers a broad array of programs, including 85 associate degrees, 58 certificates, and 19 skill recognition awards, drawing more than 20,000 students each year. The college employs a sizeable team of staff and faculty and emphasizes a supportive instructional approach, an engaging curriculum, and active involvement with the surrounding community. Its programs are designed to support career advancement, preparation for transferring to a four-year institution, and the development of new job skills. The college maintains policies prohibiting discrimination in its educational programs and employment practices. In 2024, Modesto Junior College partnered with Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority to launch a new bus route that improves student access between its East and West campuses.