Monterey Peninsula College
Monterey, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Monterey, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Monterey Peninsula College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 5,624 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,176 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 34.5%. The average net price after financial aid is $11,373 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Psychology, and Biological and Physical Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,176
Graduation Rate
34.5%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$11,373
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.85x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
5,624
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
68.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,188
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,572
Pell Grant Rate
18.9%
Federal Loan Rate
1.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,451
Income $30K–$48K
$10,277
Income $48K–$75K
$13,602
Income $110K+
$18,340
Student Demographics
Women
57.1%
White
28.8%
Black
2.9%
Hispanic
51.3%
Asian
7.2%
Two or More Races
6.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
31.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
Programs (72)
Associate (31)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 214 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 82 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 75 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 51 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 32 |
| Biology | Not reported | 23 |
| Economics | Not reported | 23 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 23 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 22 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 20 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 15 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 13 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 12 |
| History | Not reported | 12 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 11 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 7 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 7 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 7 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 6 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 6 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 5 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 5 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 4 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 4 |
| Physics | Not reported | 4 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 133 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 76 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 31 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 12 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 11 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 11 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 11 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 8 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 7 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 6 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 4 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 4 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 4 |
| East Asian Languages | Not reported | 3 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 3 |
Show 19 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | Associate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | 2 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| English Language & Literature | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Fine Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Music | Associate | 2 |
| Applied Horticulture | Associate | 1 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Astronomy | Associate | 1 |
| Geological Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Music | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate | 1 |
| Business | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Physical Sciences Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's English Programs
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