Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,364
77th percentile (60th in CA)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Modesto Junior College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Modesto Junior College graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 77th percentile of all fire protection certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Fire Protection certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (58 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Modesto Junior College$50,364
Santa Ana College$46,660$15,0000.32
National Median$47,024$9,5570.20

Other Fire Protection Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana
$1,180$46,660$15,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Modesto Junior College, approximately 26% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.