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
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
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 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in California
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Mathematics Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Parks & Recreation Programs
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