Is California State University-Monterey Bay worth it?
California State University-Monterey Bay is a public, four-year institution in Seaside, California (midsize suburb). It awarded 2,111 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and computer science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,154
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,324
Median earnings 10 years after
$59,247
Average net price
$13,663
Completion rate
59%
Completions (2024)
2,111
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
6,819
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $47,825 | $72,558 | 294 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,168 | $54,074 | 239 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $30,413 | $59,017 | 220 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $71,458 | $101,787 | 172 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $37,501 | $56,719 | 162 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $87,863 | $115,179 | 149 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $29,929 | $47,736 | 110 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $35,312 | $55,654 | 108 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $30,712 | $51,598 | 100 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $34,678 | $57,200 | 97 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $117,088 | $134,489 | 89 |
| Social Work | Master's | $71,186 | $95,950 | 69 |
| Education, General | Master's | $68,140 | $80,296 | 68 |
| Marine Sciences | Bachelor's | $27,268 | $59,782 | 65 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $24,496 | $39,954 | 64 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 250 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 203 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 199 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 145 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 131 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 117 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | Bachelor's | 107 |
| Marine Sciences | Bachelor's | 99 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 83 |
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Sources: federal figures for California State University-Monterey Bay. 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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