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Private for-profit, 2-Year
Salinas, CA

Central Coast College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$18,560

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

86.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$40,823

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Central Coast College is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Salinas, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $18,560, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 86.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$37,120

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

3.4 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$10,823

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$71,110

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$179,340

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Central Coast College is $7,476.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
96.1%
3.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
84.9%
White
5.5%
Unknown
4.3%
Two or more
2.2%
Asian
1.4%
Black
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$18,560

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$26,064
$30k - $48k$26,380
$48k - $75k$26,997
$75k+$28,478

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$7,476
Pell Grant Recipients46.5%
Using Federal Loans45.6%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment60.7%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

83.3%

Success

86.8%

In-State Cost

$18,560

Age 25+ Students

33.6%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 13

Working at 6yr

223 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Salinas (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Salinas (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Salinas

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$2,340

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$2,367

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$2,879

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Salinas metropolitan area.