by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Monterey Peninsula College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:
At 23 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at Monterey Peninsula College is above the national average of 15 to 1. 40% of the instructors at Monterey Peninsula College are employed full time, near the national average of 47%.
For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.
Students at Monterey Peninsula College can choose from 52 majors with reported graduates spanning 25 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Monterey Peninsula College are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
The most popular majors at Monterey Peninsula College, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 326 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 88 |
| Psychology, General | 59 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 45 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 37 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.
As you weigh academic life at Monterey Peninsula College, a few more questions are worth asking:
Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life: