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%
- Liberal arts33.6%~1,890 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions13.6%~765 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business12.0%~673 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology6.1%~342 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~249 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~214 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.4%~191 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~116 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English2.1%~116 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.0%~110 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.9%~105 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~93 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~93 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~75 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering0.9%~52 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.8%~46 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture0.5%~29 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science0.3%~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
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.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 395 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 264 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 149 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 121 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 99 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 76 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 59 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 46 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 45 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 39 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 37 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 33 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 32 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 31 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 25 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 24 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Physics. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
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.