Central Coast College, a private career college located in Salinas, California, provides a specialized curriculum to meet the needs of adults interested in professional preparation for careers. We believe that education is one of the most valuable assets you will acquire during your lifetime and that you should consider it an important investment in yourself and your future.

Central Coast College was founded in 1983 with 20 students and 2 staff members and had a single program of typing and data processing. Today, the College has an enrollment of 200 and employs 20 full and part-time staff, providing training in Computer Office Administration, Accounting, Medical Office Administration/Billing and Medical Assisting. The College has remained under the same ownership and management since its inception.

To provide high quality career training that meets the needs of our students and community.

Every individual deserves a quality education that enhances professionalism and employability while maintaining the college's integrity and standards. Learning should be a positive experience and, in addition to learning specific skills, students should develop responsible and mature work attitudes and habits, and a favorable self-image.

Central Coast College believes strongly in a holistic approach to training as preparation for the workplace. We set high standards for attendance, appearance, and professional behavior among our students. We want them to be good employees as well as skilled ones.