California State University-Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · Public
Popular programs at California State University-Monterey Bay
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 265 | |
| 2 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 242 | |
| 3 | Psychology, General. | 231 | |
| 4 | Computer Science. | 191 | |
| 5 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 172 | |
| 6 | Biology, General. | 122 | |
| 7 | Human Services, General. | 96 | |
| 8 | Social Sciences, General. | 89 | |
| 9 | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 80 | |
| 10 | Marine Sciences. | 75 | |
| 11 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 61 | |
| 12 | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 56 | |
| 13 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 52 | |
| 14 | Design and Applied Arts. | 50 | |
| 15 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 34 | |
| 16 | Mathematics. | 21 | |
| 17 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 21 | |
| 18 | East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 20 | |
| 19 | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 20 | |
| 20 | Music. | 13 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at California State University-Monterey Bay?
California State University-Monterey Bay has an acceptance rate of 97% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for California State University-Monterey Bay?
SAT score data for California State University-Monterey Bay is not currently published.
How much does California State University-Monterey Bay cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at California State University-Monterey Bay is approximately $13,663 per year.
What is the graduation rate at California State University-Monterey Bay?
4-year graduation rate data for California State University-Monterey Bay is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.