Hartnell College
Salinas, California · Public · 9,453 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 63 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $828 |
| $30k to $48k | $465 |
| $48k to $75k | $3,124 |
| $75k to $110k | $6,856 |
| $110k and up | $9,885 |
| All families (average) | $2,039 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,083 | +$10,107 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $45,625 | +$8,649 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $36,100 | -$876 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $52,744 | +$15,768 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $44,509 | +$7,533 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,321 | +$26,345 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $131,440 | +$94,464 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Associate's Degree | $64,469 | +$27,493 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 40% 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.