Central Coast College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Central Coast College is a private for-profit trade school in Salinas, California, enrolling about 569 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 66.84% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,823 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,667 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 569 89.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.84%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
- First-Generation Students: 65.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 9.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 44.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,060
Central Coast College: what the data shows
Common questions about Central Coast College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Central Coast College?
Central Coast College is located in Salinas, CA (ZIP 93906).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Central Coast College public or private?
Central Coast College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Central Coast College cost?
Average net price after aid: $26,667.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,956 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $25,986 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,668 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,329 |
| $110,001+ | $30,594 |
How big is Central Coast College?
Total enrollment: 569 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,060 students.
About 89% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Central Coast College?
150%-time completion rate: 66.84%.
First-year retention: 89.4%.
What do graduates of Central Coast College earn?
Median earnings: $38,955 six years after entry; $40,823 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,476.
50.87% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Central Coast College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (125 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (96 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (32 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (30 completions)
- 05.1091 (19 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (10 completions)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Central Coast College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 66.84%; median earnings $40,823 at 10 years; net price $26,667. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Coast College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,667
2024 Value
In 2024 Central Coast College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,667.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$106,668 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,667 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Central Coast College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
52.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Central Coast College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Central Coast College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $15,037 |
| 2014 | — | — | $14,515 |
| 2015 | — | — | $17,854 |
| 2016 | — | — | $19,720 |
| 2017 | — | — | $21,445 |
| 2018 | — | — | $21,919 |
| 2019 | — | — | $20,647 |
| 2020 | — | — | $19,624 |
| 2021 | — | — | $19,780 |
| 2022 | — | — | $24,311 |
| 2023 | — | — | $26,640 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Central Coast College reported total enrollment of about 569 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 5% male and 95% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (84.4%), White (5.5%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (4.0%). About 50.87% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 65.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Central Coast College in 2024 is 569 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,060 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
89.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.61% 100% Completion Time
66.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.61% of students graduating from Central Coast College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 2% male / 98% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 10% male / 90% female
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Central Coast College.
Return on Investment
$7,476 Median Student Debt
$40,823 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.31% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
282.71% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Central Coast College.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 125 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 96 completions
3. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 32 completions
4. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 30 completions
5. 05.1091: 19 completions
6. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 10 completions
7. Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Central Coast College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Central Coast College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Central Coast College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 44.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,877
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,845
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Central Coast College is a private for-profit institution located in Salinas, CA, classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 569 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (84.4%), White (5.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (4.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 66.84%. Approximately 50.87% of students receive Pell Grants. About 65.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Location
Salinas, CA 93906
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Central Coast College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Central Coast College located?
Central Coast College is located in Salinas, CA.
How much does Central Coast College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $26,667 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Central Coast College?
Central Coast College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,060 students, Hispanic or Latino (84.4%), White (5.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Central Coast College?
About 65.7% of students at Central Coast College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Central Coast College earn?
Median earnings are $38,955 six years after entry and $40,823 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Central Coast College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Central Coast College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,476.
Is Central Coast College public or private?
Central Coast College is a private for-profit institution located in Salinas, CA.
Is Central Coast College an HBCU?
No. Central Coast College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Central Coast College a tribal college?
No. Central Coast College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Central Coast College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Central Coast College reports 84.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Central Coast College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Central Coast College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Salinas, California city profile
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.