Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey Peninsula College is a public two-year institution located in Monterey, California, in a midsize suburban area. The college enrolls 10,180 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 38.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 30% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 71% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a variety of career and technical certificate programs. Areas of study include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager, available at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located on California's Central Coast in Monterey, CA, Monterey Peninsula College serves students from the Monterey Bay region, offering technical training programs across automotive, healthcare, and culinary fields in a scenic coastal setting.