Monterey Peninsula College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Monterey Peninsula College at a glance

• 5,624

  students enrolled

• 1,120

  degrees and certificates a year

• 40%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $11,373

  average net price a year

  Tuition $1,104 in state, $9,840 out of state

• $34,496

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,176

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Monterey Peninsula 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 Monterey Peninsula College

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

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• 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 health professions, business & management, psychology, which lead to clinical (5 open), finance (17 open), sales (5 open), operations (21 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 (21), Finance (17), Human Resources (9), Clinical (5), Sales (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 Monterey Peninsula College?

Monterey Peninsula College enrolls about 5,624 students and is a public 2-year institution in Monterey, California. It awards about 1,120 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Monterey Peninsula College?

40% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Monterey Peninsula College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,496 six years after entry and $42,176 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Monterey Peninsula College offer AI or data science degrees?

Monterey Peninsula 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 Monterey Peninsula College?

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.