Monterey Peninsula College

www.mpc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$14,880

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

7,351

29% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

30.2%

147 Graduates

About

Monterey Peninsula College is a higher education institution located in Monterey County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Monterey Peninsula College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (170 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (82 degrees), and General Psychology (75 degrees).

In 2023, 1,120 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Monterey Peninsula College. 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (523 degrees), 1.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (338 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Monterey Peninsula College is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Monterey Peninsula College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 113 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Monterey Peninsula College is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,880.

In 2023, 45% of undergraduate students attending Monterey Peninsula College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Monterey Peninsula College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Monterey Peninsula College is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Monterey Peninsula College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,880

2023 Value

24.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Monterey Peninsula College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,880. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Monterey Peninsula College grew by 24.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Monterey Peninsula College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$30,771

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Monterey Peninsula College was of $30,771 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.69% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Monterey Peninsula College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Monterey Peninsula College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 7.14% with respect to 2022, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Monterey Peninsula College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Monterey Peninsula College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 113 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Monterey Peninsula College had a total enrollment of 7,351 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Monterey Peninsula College is 2,132 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,219. This means that 29% of students enrolled at Monterey Peninsula College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Monterey Peninsula College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.1% Hispanic or Latino, 28.4% White, 6.53% Asian, 6.38% Two or More Races, 2.45% Black or African American, 0.816% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.231% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Monterey Peninsula College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (31.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (23.4%) and White Male (13.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Monterey Peninsula College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,351 students. The full-time enrollment at Monterey Peninsula College is 2,132 and the part-time enrollment is 5,219. This means that 29% of students enrolled at Monterey Peninsula College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Monterey Peninsula College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Monterey Peninsula College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Monterey Peninsula College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Monterey Peninsula College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
3,682 enrolled students
White
2,086 enrolled students
Asian
480 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Monterey Peninsula College is 50.1% Hispanic or Latino, 28.4% White, 6.53% Asian, 6.38% Two or More Races, 2.45% Black or African American, 0.816% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.231% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 360 students (4.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 254 more women than men received degrees from Monterey Peninsula College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Monterey Peninsula College is hispanic or latino (523 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (338 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Monterey Peninsula College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (170 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (82 degrees) and General Psychology (75 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Monterey Peninsula College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (29 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (347 degrees), and Human Sciences (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Monterey Peninsula College are Elementary & middle school teachers (180,024 people), Police officers (142,421 people), Other managers (137,664 people), Secondary school teachers (75,050 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (73,356 people).

The most specialized majors at Monterey Peninsula College in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (29 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (347 degrees), Human Sciences (23 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (51 degrees), and Protective Services (53 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Monterey Peninsula College are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Monterey Peninsula College are Language & Linguistics (29 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (347 degrees), Human Sciences (23 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (51 degrees), and Protective Services (53 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Monterey Peninsula College are Elementary & secondary schools (461,864 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (282,639 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (211,998 people), Computer Systems Design (137,271 people), and Legal services (112,022 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Monterey Peninsula College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
170 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
82 degrees awarded
General Psychology
75 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Monterey Peninsula College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 170 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Monterey Peninsula College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

433

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

687

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 433 degrees were awarded to men at Monterey Peninsula College, which is 0.63 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (687).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Monterey Peninsula College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Monterey Peninsula College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.595 times less than the 190 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 190 degrees were awarded to men at Monterey Peninsula College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.68 times more than the 113 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 13% of students graduating from Monterey Peninsula College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (41.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Monterey Peninsula College is Female and Two or More Races (41.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
523 degrees awarded
White
338 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
109 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Monterey Peninsula College is hispanic or latino (523 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (338 degrees).

3.57% of degree recipients (40 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
343 degrees awarded
White Female
192 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
180 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Monterey Peninsula College is hispanic or latino female (343 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (192 degrees).

Operations

Monterey Peninsula College employs 106 Instructors. Most academics at Monterey Peninsula College are Female Instructor (54), and Male Instructor (52).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Monterey Peninsula College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, Management, with 29 employees, and Service with 28 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.71M - Federal
$18.1M - State
$139k - Local

As of 2023, Monterey Peninsula College received $9.71M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $18.1M from state grants and contracts, and $139k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$40M

2023 Salaries

10.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Monterey Peninsula College paid a median of $40M in salaries, a 10.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.3% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.32% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.2M

Instructional Salaries

106

Number of Employees

In 2023, Monterey Peninsula College paid a total of $12.2M to 106 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

106 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Monterey Peninsula College was Instructor with 106 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Monterey Peninsula College were Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, Management with 29 employees, and Service with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Monterey Peninsula College was Female Instructor with 54 employees, and Male Instructor with 52 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Monterey Peninsula College.

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