Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Electrician $26,377-40 Contact Hours10 Months $15,963
2Medical/Clinical Assistant $21,997-36 Contact Hours9 Months $16,239
3Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology $19,785-30 Contact Hours7 Months $9,128
4Medical/Clinical Assistant $33,472-60 Contact Hours15 Months $16,239
5Electrician $39,182-64 Contact Hours14 Months $15,963
6Pharmacy Technician/Assistant $21,395-36 Contact Hours9 Months $14,974

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Electrician program which is the largest program at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $28,470 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at San Joaquin Valley College-Modestohas increased by 12.71% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto.
Living Costs Trends
San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$15,725$5,550
2022$17,732$5,088
2023$19,760$5,500
2024$21,590$6,880
Living Costs Trends Chart