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.

• 133

  open professional jobs

• 11

  entry level

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 5.7%

  unemployment in Monterey County

  2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $94,486

  median household income

  Monterey County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (17 open), sales (6 open), operations (22 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (9 open).

Hiring most: Joby Aviation (25), Amazon (5), Voyage Employer Services (5), Monterey County Office Of Education (3), The Statesman Group (3), York School (3), Acturhire (2), Archer Aviation (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (28), Operations (22), Finance (17), Human Resources (9), Sales (6), Clinical (5). 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?

133 open professional jobs are listed in Monterey County, 11 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Joby Aviation has the most openings.