Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey, California · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$11,373

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

39.7%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

5,624

In-state tuition

$1,188

Out-of-state tuition

$10,572

Cost of attendance

$19,605

Median earnings (10y)

$42,176

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (46%), health (14%), social sciences (13%).

  • STEM7%
  • Health14%
  • Business12%
  • Humanities & arts46%
  • Social sciences13%
  • Trades & services9%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's395
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate certificate264
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's149
Psychology, General.Associate's121
Biological and Physical Sciences.Associate's99
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate76
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's59
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's46
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's45
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Associate's40
Biology, General.Associate's39
Economics.Associate's37
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's33
Mathematics.Associate's32
Fire Protection.Undergraduate certificate31
History.Associate's25
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate24
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's23
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate20
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate18
Physics.Associate's16
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's16
English Language and Literature, General.Associate's15
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's15
Chemistry.Associate's14
Sociology.Associate's14
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate14
Computer Science.Associate's12
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Undergraduate certificate12
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate12
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Associate's12
Political Science and Government.Associate's12
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate12
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Associate's11
Communication and Media Studies.Associate's10
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.Undergraduate certificate9
Engineering, General.Associate's9
Fire Protection.Associate's9
Anthropology.Associate's9
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's9

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey Peninsula College is a large institution located in Monterey, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 5,624 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Monterey Peninsula College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $11,373 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,188 for in-state students and $10,572 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,605 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 39.7%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $42,176 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Monterey Peninsula College confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (46% of credentials), health (14% of credentials), social sciences (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Monterey, California (suburb), Monterey Peninsula College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Monterey Peninsula College

Q.How much does Monterey Peninsula College cost?

The average net price at Monterey Peninsula College is $11,373 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,605.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Monterey Peninsula College?

Monterey Peninsula College has a 6-year graduation rate of 39.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Monterey Peninsula College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Monterey Peninsula College graduate earns $42,176 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Monterey Peninsula College?

Published tuition is $1,188 in-state and $10,572 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Monterey Peninsula College located?

Monterey Peninsula College is located in Monterey, California (ZIP 93940).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Monterey Peninsula College at their official website.