California State University - Monterey Bay Value of an Education

What is the Value of an Education from California State University - Monterey Bay?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the value of an education from California State University - Monterey Bay below.

Within California, California State University - Monterey Bay is Considered a Lower Quality College at a Good Price.

California State University - Monterey Bay's overall average net price combined with a lower quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in California. This lands California State University - Monterey Bay in the #21 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in California.

Nationally, Fairly Priced for the Educational Quality

California State University - Monterey Bay's educational quality places it squarely in the middle tier of our nationwide Best Colleges ranking. The school's overall net price reflects that quality, earning it an average ranking of #688 on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While you won't be paying considerably less than you would at colleges comparable to California State University - Monterey Bay in quality, you won't be overpaying either, making this school a fairly priced option.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at California State University - Monterey Bay compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$96,995 - Maryville College $104,455 - Wheeling Jesuit University
	Good	$115,031 - Regent University $118,122 - SUNY Old Westbury
Average	Fair	$123,515 - California State University - Monterey Bay $124,860 - East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
	Low	$133,633 - Saint Peter's University $133,551 - University of Michigan - Flint
Overpriced	Poor	$161,085 - Alvernia University $168,342 - Cornish College of the Arts

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And the Grand Total Comes To About: $123,515

On average, a bachelor's degree at California State University - Monterey Bay will cost you about $123,515. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $26,104 per year and an average of 4.7 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$26,104
Average Years to Graduate	4.7
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$123,515

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

What are Residency Discounts?

You can take a look at our tuition and fees page to find out more.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at California State University - Monterey Bay. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$148,962	493	B+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$123,515	663	C+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$110,981	598	C+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$110,547	5	B+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$85,099	8	B+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$72,565	8	B+

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

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California State University - Monterey Bay Value of an Education

What is the Value of an Education from California State University - Monterey Bay?

Within California, California State University - Monterey Bay is Considered a Lower Quality College at a Good Price.

Nationally, Fairly Priced for the Educational Quality

And the Grand Total Comes To About: $123,515

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

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