Central Coast College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Central Coast College at a glance

• 569

  students enrolled

• 355

  degrees and certificates a year

• 67%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $26,667

  average net price a year

• $38,955

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,823

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Central Coast College 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 Central Coast College

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

• 102

  open professional jobs

• 13

  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 health professions, business & management, which lead to clinical (4 open), finance (9 open), sales (8 open), operations (18 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (5 open).

Hiring most: Joby Aviation (24), Amazon (4), 3P Partners (3), The Statesman Group (3), Alvarez Technology Group (2), Fidelity Investments (2), Hearst (2), NexTech Professional Services (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (21), Operations (18), Finance (9), Sales (8), Human Resources (5), Clinical (4). 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 Central Coast College?

Central Coast College enrolls about 569 students and is a private for-profit 2-year institution in Salinas, California. It awards about 355 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Central Coast College?

67% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Central Coast College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,955 six years after entry and $40,823 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Central Coast College offer AI or data science degrees?

Central Coast College 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 Central Coast College?

102 open professional jobs are listed in Monterey County, 13 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Joby Aviation has the most openings.