Hartnell College

Hartnell College is a public two-year institution located in Salinas, CA, in a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 11,487 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 30% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 73% (IPEDS 2023).

Hartnell College provides certificate programs spanning healthcare, manufacturing, construction, automotive, and creative media. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Building/Construction Site Management/Manager, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Culinary and hospitality-related fields.

Located in Salinas in the agriculturally rich Salinas Valley of California's Central Coast region, Hartnell College serves a diverse student population. The college's combination of health sciences, industrial trades, and creative technology programs reflects the varied economic landscape of Monterey County and surrounding areas.