by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at MJC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #5 out of 35 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MJC highly for fire protection, ranked #21 out of 134 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fire Protection Schools | 21 of 134 |
| Best Fire Protection Schools in California | 8 of 38 |
The table below lists every degree level available for fire protection at MJC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 21 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 8 |
| Certificate | 45 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Modesto Junior College conferred 21 associate’s degrees in fire protection.
MJC holds a strong position among schools offering fire protection at the associate’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,178 |
| Fees | $86 | $86 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 95% of fire protection associate’s degrees went to men and 5% went to women.
The majority of fire protection associate’s degree graduates at MJC are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Modesto Junior College with a associate’s in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MJC granted 21 associate’s completions in fire prevention and safety technology/technician in the most recent reporting year — 5% to women and 95% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
During the most recent reporting year, Modesto Junior College awarded 8 undergraduate certificate degrees in fire protection.
MJC has not been ranked for fire protection at the undergraduate certificate level.
All of the 8 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in fire protection from MJC identified as men.
The largest share of fire protection undergraduate certificate degree graduates at MJC are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Modesto Junior College with a undergraduate certificate in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MJC conferred 8 undergraduate certificate degrees in fire prevention and safety technology/technician in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (62%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Modesto Junior College conferred 45 certificate degrees in fire protection.
MJC is not currently ranked for fire protection at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 91% of fire protection certificate degrees went to men and 9% went to women.
The majority of fire protection certificate degree graduates at MJC were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Modesto Junior College with a certificate in fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MJC awarded 45 certificate degrees in fire science/fire-fighting in the latest year of data — 9% to women and 91% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
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