Nursing at Monterey Peninsula College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Monterey Peninsula College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Monterey Peninsula College is in Monterey, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 nursing degrees were granted at Monterey Peninsula College.
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Studying Online at Monterey Peninsula College
Many students take online classes at Monterey Peninsula College. Among 7,173 students, 1,552 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,283 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Monterey Peninsula College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Monterey Peninsula College are 83% women (30) and 17% men (6).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Monterey Peninsula College
Of the 36 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Monterey Peninsula College, 83% were women (30) and 17% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Monterey Peninsula College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 72% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Monterey Peninsula College, above the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Monterey Peninsula College
This Nursing program at Monterey Peninsula College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 36 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Monterey Peninsula College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.