California State University-Monterey Bay
California State University Monterey Bay's main campus occupies the site of the former Fort Ord military base, a location that stretches across Seaside and Marina near the Central Coast. Its proximity to Monterey Bay provides students with unique access to marine and coastal environments. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, CSUMB fosters a diverse and inclusive student body. The campus also maintains locations in nearby Monterey and Salinas.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. CSU Monterey Bay's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 43% of students receive Pell Grants; 31% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $9,654 | $38,616 |
| $30K – $48K | $11,487 | $45,948 |
| $48K – $75K | $13,868 | $55,472 |
| $75K – $110K | $17,745 | $70,980 |
| $110K+ | $23,874 | $95,496 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $7,437 | $29,748 |
Programs at CSU Monterey Bay
17 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
91
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$117,088/yr | High | 43.4x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
85
|
$71,458/yr | Very High | 28.1x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
75
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$47,825/yr | High | 23.4x |
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Social Sciences
Social Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
54
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$34,678/yr | High | 16.7x |
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Human Services
Human Services, General Compare across schools → |
50
|
$37,501/yr | Moderate | 18.3x |
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Hospitality Management
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools → |
49
|
$35,760/yr | High | 11.0x |
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Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools → |
49
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$29,929/yr | Moderate | 18.9x |
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Human Development & Family Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools → |
46
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$34,089/yr | High | 10.5x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
45
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$29,168/yr | High | 17.2x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
43
|
$35,312/yr | High | 14.3x |
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Design
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools → |
43
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$30,378/yr | High | 17.9x |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools → |
40
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$30,712/yr | High | 17.1x |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools → |
39
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$24,496/yr | High | 14.7x |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
37
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$30,413/yr | Low | 17.4x |
| Music Compare across schools → |
34
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$28,009/yr | High | 8.4x |
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International Studies
International/Global Studies Compare across schools → |
31
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$34,246/yr | Moderate | 10.5x |
| Marine Sciences Compare across schools → |
31
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$27,268/yr | High | 14.4x |
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