Hartnell College

Salinas, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting

Located in Salinas, California, Hartnell College is a public institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 9,453 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,316 ten years after enrollment, which is 9% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 34.8%. The average net price after financial aid is $2,039 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Sports & Fitness.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,316
Graduation Rate
34.8%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$2,039
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
10.87x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
9,453
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
73.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$1,404
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,374
Pell Grant Rate
31.5%
Federal Loan Rate
0.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$828
Income $30K–$48K
$465
Income $48K–$75K
$3,124
Income $110K+
$9,885

Student Demographics

Women
56.3%
White
14.8%
Black
2.2%
Hispanic
74.4%
Asian
3.5%
Two or More Races
1.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
27.7%

Accreditations

Programs (54)

Associate (36)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $45,625 341
Psychology $36,100 93
Business Administration & Management $44,509 87
Criminal Justice & Corrections $52,744 62
Sports & Fitness Not reported 45
Registered Nursing $131,440 40
Mathematics Not reported 30
Health Services Not reported 30
Computer Programming Not reported 28
Romance Languages Not reported 26
Sociology Not reported 26
Economics Not reported 24
Agricultural Production Not reported 22
Agricultural Business Not reported 20
Physics Not reported 20
Practical Nursing Not reported 18
English Language & Literature Not reported 17
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 16
Computer Science Not reported 15
Biology Not reported 15
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 15
Engineering Not reported 14
Political Science Not reported 10
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 10
History Not reported 9
Building Construction Not reported 8
Communications Not reported 7
Radio, Television & Film Not reported 7
Graphic Communications Not reported 5
Non-Professional Legal Studies Not reported 5
Chemistry Not reported 5
Mental Health Services Not reported 5
Machinist Not reported 4
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 4
Fine Arts Not reported 4
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other $64,469 0

Undergraduate Certificate (9)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $47,083 724
Practical Nursing Not reported 40
Engineering Not reported 18
Food Science & Technology Not reported 12
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 8
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 7
Business Operations Not reported 5
Mental Health Services Not reported 4
Accounting Not reported 4
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Agricultural Business Undergraduate Certificate 2
Graphic Communications Undergraduate Certificate 2
Geological Sciences Associate 2
Machinist Undergraduate Certificate 2
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Associate 2
Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate 1
Industrial Production Technology Associate 1
Music Associate 1
Business Operations Associate 1

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