C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
74/100 · earnings-weighted

Central Coast College

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Salinas, California 93906
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 89%
Outcomes
B+
81/100
Affordability
C
46/100
Resources
D
42/100
Experience
D
44/100
Prestige
D
33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

565
Total Enrollment
89%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
25.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Central Coast College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,823
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,955
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,476
Median debt at graduation
66.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
50.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 18% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 65th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Central Coast College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Accounting and Related Services—$53,481+20%#17 of 101#29—
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$34,301$45,573+39%#11 of 104#16—
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians$27,112$44,414+27%#6 of 51#8—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$33,709$42,141+23%#56 of 637#164$7,280
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences—$39,856-9%#10 of 12#12—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Central Coast College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $716,731
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,363/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 93933 (3.1% cap, Marina)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

59%
Receive Any Aid
56%
Receive Pell Grants
52%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

565
Total Students
95%
Women
66%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 6%
Hispanic 84%
Black 1%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 75%
Hybrid (Some Online) 25%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 66%
25-64 (Adult) 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Central Coast College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Central Coast College?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Central Coast College?
The graduation rate at Central Coast College is 89%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Central Coast College a good school?
Central Coast College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Central Coast College?
Central Coast College has a total enrollment of 565 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology