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Monterey Peninsula College

Public Monterey, CA · Suburban · Far West · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
35%
Graduation Rate
$42,176
Earnings (10yr)
$11,373
Net Price
5,624
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Overview

Monterey Peninsula College serves over 5,600 students, focusing on practical education in fields like Humanities, Health Professions, and Business. With a graduation rate of 35%, students are encouraged to take advantage of smaller class sizes and supportive faculty to improve their academic journey.

The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data is not available for this institution, but students can benefit from a focus on career-oriented programs that may enhance their economic mobility. The college emphasizes pathways in high-demand areas, potentially boosting graduates' job prospects and earnings over time.

Students face a net price of $11,373, which is relatively affordable for higher education. Graduates earn an average of $42,176 within ten years of completing their studies. With a Pell Grant rate of 19%, the college is accessible to low-income students, making it a suitable option for those seeking a supportive environment in a scenic coastal location.

Rankings

How Monterey Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation35%Earnings 10yr$42KNet Price$11KRetention68%Pell Grant Rate19%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$9K$0-30K$10K$30-48K$14K$48-75K$18K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1424.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1277.1%MOBILITY181.93%

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,188
In-State Tuition
$10,572
Out-of-State
$11,373
Avg Net Price
19%
Pell Grant Rate
1%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$9,451
Family Income $0–$30K
$10,277
Family Income $30K–$48K
$13,602
Family Income $48K–$75K
$18,340
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$34,496
6 Years After Entry
$39,059
8 Years
$42,176
10 Years
47%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$34,496 6yr $39,059 8yr $42,176 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

181.93%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1277.1%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1424.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$66,100
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.54
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
8.0%
Volunteering Rate
0.97
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 68%
Full-Time Faculty 39%
Faculty Salary (mo) $11,623
Diversity Index 0.64
First-Gen Students 54%

Top Programs

Humanities 34%
Health Professions 14%
Business & Marketing 12%
Psychology 6%
Criminal Justice 4%
Social Sciences 3%
English & Literature 2%
Communications 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
57%
White
29%
Hispanic
51%
Black
3%
Asian
7%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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