California State University-Monterey Bay: programs, outcomes and local jobs

California State University-Monterey Bay at a glance

• 6,819

  students enrolled

• 2,265

  degrees and certificates a year

• 59%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,663

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,742 in state, $17,622 out of state

• $48,648

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $59,247

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

California State University-Monterey Bay reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around California State University-Monterey Bay

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Monterey County, where the college is.

• 131

  open professional jobs

• 14

  entry level

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 5.5%

  unemployment in Monterey County

  2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $94,486

  median household income

  Monterey County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (13 open), sales (9 open), operations (17 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (7 open).

Hiring most: Joby Aviation (25), Aspire Health Plan (6), Alvarez Technology Group (4), Amazon (4), 3P Partners (3), Hearst (3), Archer Aviation (2), Booz Allen Hamilton (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (26), Operations (17), Finance (13), Sales (9), Clinical (7), Human Resources (7). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Monterey County Workforce Development Board.

• Monterey County Satellite AJCCSeaside · 831-796-3335 · Monday - Thursday 10:00AM- 7:00PM and Fridays from 8:00am- 5:00pm.
• Monterey County Satellite AJCCMarina · 831-796-3335 · Monday - Thursday 8:00AM- 5:00PM
• Salinas AJCCSalinas · 831-796-3335 · Mon.-Thurs 8am-6pm Friday 8am-5pm
• Salinas EDDSalinas · 831-202-9199 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is California State University-Monterey Bay?

California State University-Monterey Bay enrolls about 6,819 students and is a public 4-year institution in Seaside, California. It awards about 2,265 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at California State University-Monterey Bay?

59% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do California State University-Monterey Bay graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,648 six years after entry and $59,247 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does California State University-Monterey Bay offer AI or data science degrees?

California State University-Monterey Bay reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near California State University-Monterey Bay?

131 open professional jobs are listed in Monterey County, 14 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Joby Aviation has the most openings.