California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · Public · Graduate degree-granting
California State University-Monterey Bay, based in Seaside, California, is a public institution, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 6,819 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $59,247 ten years after enrollment, which is 45% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 61.1%. Mmedian graduate debt is $12,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.65x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,663 per year. The most popular programs include Psychology, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Computer Science, and Biology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,247
Graduation Rate
61.1%
Median Debt
$12,750
Average Net Price
$13,663
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.08x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.65x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
6,819
Admission Rate
97.4%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
79.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,779
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,379
Pell Grant Rate
43.2%
Federal Loan Rate
28.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,970
Income $30K–$48K
$9,981
Income $48K–$75K
$12,440
Income $110K+
$22,818
Student Demographics
Women
67.1%
White
26.2%
Black
2.2%
Hispanic
55.9%
Asian
6.0%
Two or More Races
5.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
66.4%
Accreditations
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Preaccredited)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs (Preaccredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (34)
Bachelor (24)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $54,074 | 293 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $59,017 | 250 |
| Business Administration & Management | $72,558 | 241 |
| Computer Science | $101,787 | 207 |
| Biology | $55,654 | 133 |
| Sports & Fitness | $47,736 | 132 |
| Social Sciences | $57,200 | 109 |
| Public Administration | $56,719 | 90 |
| Marine Sciences | $59,782 | 84 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $51,118 | 69 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $51,598 | 68 |
| Registered Nursing | $134,489 | 59 |
| Radio, Television & Film | $39,954 | 51 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $48,639 | 47 |
| Mathematics | $62,943 | 28 |
| Plant Sciences | Not reported | 27 |
| Fine Arts | $34,006 | 23 |
| Romance Languages | $39,824 | 19 |
| Music | $40,077 | 12 |
| International Studies | $61,480 | 11 |
| Hospitality Management | $55,856 | 11 |
| East Asian Languages | Not reported | 6 |
| Statistics | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $74,298 | 0 |
Master (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $115,179 | 92 |
| Education | $80,296 | 55 |
| Social Work | $95,950 | 51 |
| Educational Assessment | $104,220 | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 25 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 20 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 18 |
| Marine Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Natural Resources Management | $73,905 | 0 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Public Administration Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in California
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Mathematics Programs in California
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in California
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in California
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