Modesto Junior College

What Modesto Junior College does

Modesto Junior College (MJC) is a public two-year community college founded in 1921 and operated by the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) under the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. It serves 25,320 students across two Modesto campuses (East and West), offering 209 degrees and certificates in 59 subjects through 10 academic schools spanning Agriculture, Arts, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Business & Computing, Health Professions, Industry & Trades, Kinesiology, Language Arts, Public Safety, and STEM. As a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), MJC positions around equity in education access for a diverse Central Valley population.

The college delivers instruction through on-campus, hybrid, and online modalities built on a standard higher-ed technology stack: Canvas LMS for course delivery, myMJC as the student portal, Starfish for student success and early-alert tracking, eLumen for curriculum and outcomes assessment, Microsoft 365 for institutional productivity, Modern Campus OmniCMS for the website, and Barnes & Noble AIP for course materials. The Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) program, built on Open Educational Resources across 16+ degree pathways, has saved students $10.3M cumulatively. Distribution channels include dual enrollment (AB288) with local high schools, county-agency referrals (Stanislaus County CSA for CalWORKs, California WIC, Boys & Girls Club), and agricultural-technology partnerships with UC Merced Experimental Smart Farm, AgTEC Center at Merced College, and California GO Biz.

Revenue is generated through five primary streams typical of California community colleges: per-unit student enrollment fees set by the Chancellor's Office, state apportionment funding allocated via YCCD on an FTES basis, local property tax revenue collected by the district, federal and state grants (Pell, SEOG, Cal Grant, CalWORKs, EOPS, CARE), and donations through the MJC Foundation. Pricing is set centrally rather than commercially, with priority registration granted to CalWORKs, EOPS, CARE, and student-parent populations. MJC is a government state entity and is not a commercial investment target; analysis here is provided strictly on the basis of available institutional data.

Name

Modesto Junior College

Legal name

Modesto Junior College

Website

https://mjc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Modesto Junior College is a public two-year community college founded in 1921, serving 25,320 students in California's Central Valley with 209 degrees and certificates across 59 subjects under the Yosemite Community College District.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Higher education programs
• Workforce development training
• Associate degree programs
• Transfer pathway programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Modesto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Community college tuition revenue from credit and non-credit courses, with fee structures determined by California Community College Chancellor's Office guidelines. Student enrollment fees are supplemented by state funding based on enrollment metrics.
2. State Apportionment Funding: California Community College funding based on full-time equivalent students (FTES) enrollment. Funding is allocated through the Yosemite Community College District.
3. Property Tax Revenue (YCCD): Yosemite Community College District receives property tax revenue from district residents supporting community college operations.
4. Federal and State Grants: Federal financial aid (Pell Grants, SEOG), Cal Grants, and state categorical programs (CalWORKs, EOPS, CARE) providing wraparound services to eligible students.
5. Donations and Foundation: MJC Foundation receives charitable donations and alumni contributions, disbursing scholarships and supporting college programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Modesto Junior College is a public community college delivering associate degrees, certificates, transfer preparation, and workforce development programs across 10 academic schools and 59 subject areas. It offers credit and non-credit courses delivered on-campus at two Modesto locations, online/hybrid via Canvas, and through dual-enrollment partnerships with local high schools. The college bundles instruction with wraparound student services including counseling, financial aid, CalWORKs/EOPS/CARE programs, library services, basic needs support, accessibility services, and athletics.

Product overview

Modesto Junior College is a community college offering over 209 degrees and certificates across 10 academic schools (Agriculture; Arts, Performance & the Humanities; Behavioral & Social Sciences; Business & Computing; Health Professions; Industry & Trades; Kinesiology, Public Health and Athletics; Language Arts & Education; Public Safety; Science, Engineering & Mathematics). The college's primary digital products include the mjc.edu institutional website serving prospective and current students, the Canvas learning management system for course delivery, and the myMJC student portal. Student support services are delivered through integrated platforms including Starfish for student success tracking, eLumen for curriculum management, Microsoft 365 for institutional email and productivity, and Barnes & Noble AIP for course materials. The Library & Learning Center provides research databases, tutoring services (Tutor 850), and librarian support. The college also maintains accessibility infrastructure to support students with disabilities through the Accommodations and Support Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree and Certificate Programs Credit-bearing associate degrees and certificates across 10 academic schools (Agriculture; Arts, Performance & the Humanities; Behavioral & Social Sciences; Business & Computing; Health Professions; Industry & Trades; Kinesiology, Public Health and Athletics; Language Arts & Education; Public Safety; Science, Engineering & Mathematics). Designed for prospective and current students seeking degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce credentials.
• Workforce Development Programs Career-technical education programs designed to prepare students for skilled trades, public safety, and industry careers in the Central Valley region. Includes agriculture, industry/trades, and public safety pathways.
• Online and Hybrid Instruction (Canvas LMS) Canvas LMS-based online and hybrid courses enabling flexible enrollment and remote learning for MJC students, with self-enrollment and academic support.
• Dual Enrollment (AB288) for High School Students Partnership-based program allowing high school students to enroll in MJC courses and earn transferable college credit while completing high school.
• CalWORKs Program Wraparound support program for students receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), including childcare, textbook vouchers, career counseling, work-study, priority registration, and on-site case managers from the county.
• EOPS / CARE / Basic Needs / Accessibility Services Bundle of student support services including Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), Basic Needs support (food, housing, baby products), and the Accommodations and Support Center (ASC) for students with disabilities.
• Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• $10.3 million saved by students through Zero Textbook Cost program
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, minor and core.

• California GO Biz (Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development)moderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026World AgriTech Summit field trip facilitated by GO Biz brought 17 agricultural industry leaders from international companies to tour MJC and the region as part of efforts to promote Central Valley as an agricultural innovation hub. The visit aimed to attract potential investment or facility establishment in the region.
• Boys & Girls ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer program partnership providing on-campus childcare for student parents' children ages 6-17, allowing parents time for classes, studying, and tutoring. Located in Yosemite Hall 149.
• Stanislaus County Community Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalWORKs partnership providing wraparound services to eligible students receiving TANF/cash aid. Includes on-site case managers, coordination of communication, childcare, and other support services for CalWORKs participants at MJC.
• California WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral partnership increasing awareness of Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) among student parents to support their needs and their children's needs.
• UC Merced Experimental Smart FarmmoderateTechnology or IntegrationAgricultural technology showcase partner during World AgriTech Summit field trip, demonstrating innovation infrastructure in the Central Valley agricultural ecosystem.
• AgTEC Center at Merced CollegemoderateTechnology or IntegrationAgricultural technology education partner during World AgriTech Summit field trip, demonstrating regional agricultural innovation collaboration.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Reedley College: Public California community college in the State Center Community College District, located in the Central Valley. Offers similar associate degree, transfer, and workforce programs and competes for regional students near MJC's service area.
• Sacramento City College: Public California community college in the Los Rios Community College District serving Sacramento. Comparable in scale and program breadth (transfer, workforce, equity programs) and operating under the same California Community Colleges system as Modesto Junior College.
• Bakersfield College: Public California community college serving Kern County with associate degrees, certificates, and strong workforce development focus. Comparable in scale, HSI status, and Central Valley service profile to Modesto Junior College.
• Columbia College: Sister institution to Modesto Junior College within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Operates as a public California community college serving a similar Central Valley population with associate degrees, transfer pathways, and shared district administrative services.
• San Joaquin Delta College: Adjacent public California community college in Stockton, CA, serving a comparable Central Valley student demographic with two-year degrees, certificates, transfer preparation, and workforce programs — a direct substitute for Modesto-area students.
• Modesto College (AgTEC / allied programs): Placeholder — Modesto Junior College itself is the anchor; listed to indicate no false duplication. Direct peers above cover institutional comparables.
• Fresno City College: Large-scale public California community college in the San Joaquin Valley with similar transfer, vocational, and workforce programs serving a Hispanic-majority student body. Comparable HSI equity profile to Modesto Junior College.
• Merced College: Public California community college located south of Modesto in Merced, CA. Offers associate degrees, transfer pathways, workforce training, and partners with the AgTEC Center on regional agricultural innovation — overlapping with MJC on mission and regional labor market.

Broad incumbents

• Foothill College: Public California community college in the Foothill-De Anza district, sharing system-wide pricing and policy framework. Comparable on online/hybrid delivery scale and equity program structure, though serving a different (Bay Area) regional market.
• Pasadena City College: Large-scale public California community college with broader program portfolio and significant enrollments beyond the immediate service area. Operates under the same Chancellor's Office framework as Modesto Junior College and serves as a larger benchmark on student services, transfer, and workforce offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@modestojuniorcollege209
• Xx.com/modestojc
• Facebookfacebook.com/111368265387
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/modesto-junior-college

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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