Central Coast College ★ Hidden gem
Salinas, California · Private, for-profit · 569 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 6 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,956 |
| $30k to $48k | $25,986 |
| $48k to $75k | $26,668 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,329 |
| $110k and up | $30,594 |
| All families (average) | $26,667 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,141 | +$5,165 | clears the bar | $7,280 | 1.4 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,414 | +$7,438 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,481 | +$16,505 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,573 | +$8,597 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,856 | +$2,880 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 51% of students receive Pell grants · 67% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.