Modesto Junior College has served Modesto and surrounding communities since 1921. Its academic options include 215 degrees and certificates across 64 subjects, organized through schools covering Agriculture; Arts, Performance and the Humanities; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Business and Computing; Health Professions; Industry and Trades; Kinesiology, Public Health and Athletics; Language Arts and Education; Public Safety; and Science, Engineering and Mathematics. Students can explore career-focused and transfer-oriented pathways while selecting classes that match their goals.
MJC operates across campuses in Modesto, with an interactive campus map available to help students find classes and services. StanRTA buses are free for travel between campuses and elsewhere in the area. The college served 27,270 students during the 2025-2026 year and offers Zero Textbook Cost classes that saved students $15 million. New students can follow an admissions process, learn about college costs and financial aid, and register for classes. Counseling and academic advising are available through the college, while Enrollment Services assists with applications and class sign-up. Student Financial Services provides information about money for college. These offices give students practical points of contact as they prepare to study at MJC and work toward an academic or career goal.