Is Central Coast College worth it?
Central Coast College is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Salinas, California (midsize city). It awarded 315 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant, nursing assistant patient care assistant and veterinary health technology assistant.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,254
Median earnings 4 years after
$42,710
Median earnings 10 years after
$40,823
Average net price
$26,667
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
315
Years to pay back
2.5 years
Students (undergrad)
569
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $33,709 | $42,141 | 105 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $27,112 | $44,414 | 33 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | $34,301 | $45,573 | 16 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $39,856 | N/A |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $53,481 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 125 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 96 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 31 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 30 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Associate | 11 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 10 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 8 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 3 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | Associate | 1 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Central Coast College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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