San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto

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2024 Average Net Price

$25,950

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

598

100% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

77.1%

236 Graduates

About

San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto is a higher education institution located in Stanislaus County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto were Electrician (183 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (147 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (72 degrees).

In 2024, 494 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto. 43.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (311 degrees), 5.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (54 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,950.

In 2024, 61% of undergraduate students attending San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$25,950

2024 Value

8.99%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,950. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto grew by 8.99%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 10.9% with respect to 2023, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto had a total enrollment of 598 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto is 598 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% White, 4.68% Asian, 3.01% Black or African American, 1.51% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.17% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (34.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (27.4%) and White Male (6.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 598 students. The full-time enrollment at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto is 598 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
365 enrolled students
White
61 enrolled students
Asian
28 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto is 61% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% White, 4.68% Asian, 3.01% Black or African American, 1.51% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.17% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 101 students (16.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 68 fewer women than men received degrees from San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto is hispanic or latino (311 degrees awarded). There were 5.76 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (54 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto is Electrician (183 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (147 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (72 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (202 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (73 degrees), and Health (212 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto are Registered nurses (1,586,348 people), Accountants & auditors (1,029,277 people), Other managers (832,755 people), Financial managers (537,465 people), and Chief executives & legislators (424,881 people).

The most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto in 2024 are Construction (202 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (73 degrees), Health (212 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto are Construction (202 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (73 degrees), Health (212 degrees), Protective Services (1 degrees), and Business (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,939,845 people), Elementary & secondary schools (779,148 people), Computer Systems Design (601,769 people), Construction (520,947 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (506,132 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto.

Most Common (2024)

Electrician
183 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
147 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
72 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto was Electrician with 183 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

281

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

213

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 281 degrees were awarded to men at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto, which is 1.32 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (213).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 193 degrees were awarded to men at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto in Electrician, which is 21.4 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 148 degrees were awarded to men at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto in Medical Assistant, which is 9.87 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 51% of students graduating from San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
311 degrees awarded
White
54 degrees awarded
Asian
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto is hispanic or latino (311 degrees awarded). There were 5.76 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (54 degrees).

9.51% of degree recipients (47 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Male
173 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
149 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
138 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto is hispanic or latino male (173 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (149 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto are: Management, with 19 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto were Management with 19 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.