Central Coast College

What Central Coast College does

Central Coast College is a private career training institution headquartered in Salinas, California, founded in 1983 and operating as a subsidiary of Legacy Education Inc. The institution delivers accelerated healthcare-focused education across 16 certificate, diploma, and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree programs spanning 6 to 115 weeks in duration. Programmatic concentration sits in allied health and veterinary fields, including diagnostic imaging (Cardiac Sonography, MRI, Ultrasound), clinical care (Nursing Assistant, Vocational Nursing, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy), dental assisting, surgical technology, veterinary assisting and technology, and a single business offering (Computer Specialist: Accounting). The institution primarily serves recent high school graduates, career changers, adult learners, and individuals without a high school diploma who can enroll through the Eligible Career Pathway Programs (ECPP) pathway.

The institution's core technology stack combines a hybrid Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) delivery model with on-campus labs and clinical externships, supplemented by specialized simulation technology partnerships: SonoSim provides ultrasound training modules with real-patient scanning cases for Cardiac Sonography and Ultrasound programs, and Corsmed provides MRI simulation for the MRI AAS program. Curriculum is delivered in in-person, hybrid-online, and fully-online formats with morning, afternoon, and evening scheduling, and year-round enrollment through multiple start dates. The college is accredited by ACCET (since 1989), approved by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), Title IV eligible through the U.S. Department of Education, holds AVMA CVTEA accreditation for its Veterinary Technology program, and BVNPT approval for its Vocational Nursing program.

Central Coast College operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model with open admissions, walk-in campus availability, online interest forms, and dedicated admissions representatives providing one-on-one enrollment guidance. Revenue is generated from tuition and program fees, supplemented by federal financial aid (Pell Grants, Direct Loans, FSEOG, Work-Study), state aid (Cal Grants B and C), WIOA funding, Veterans benefits, Imagine America Foundation scholarships, and Sallie Mae alternative loans. Distribution relies on a mix of digital channels (website, Instagram with 1,764 followers, blog content, SEO), community engagement (open houses, campus tours), high school recruitment partnerships, and an Excel High School partnership for ECPP enrollment. The institution maintains a single campus at 1450 N Main Street, Salinas, with healthcare and veterinary employers functioning as graduate placement and externship partners rather than contracted revenue customers.

Name

Central Coast College

Legal name

Central Coast College

Website

https://centralcoastcollege.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Central Coast College is a private career training institution in Salinas, California offering 16 healthcare and business certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs. Founded in 1983, it serves adult learners and recent high school graduates seeking accelerated pathways into allied health careers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Career Training

NAICS

Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Healthcare career training
• Vocational education
• Allied health programs
• Veterinary technology training
• Associate degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Salinas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated from tuition and fees for healthcare career training programs ranging from 6 weeks to 115 weeks in duration. Programs include certificates, diplomas, and Associate of Applied Science degrees. Financial aid, grants, and scholarships available for those who qualify.
2. Federal and State Financial Aid: Participation in federal Title IV programs including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, FSEOG, and Work-Study. State programs include Cal Grants. Institution is eligible for WIOA funding and Veterans education benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Central Coast College is a private career training institution offering healthcare, veterinary, and business programs through certificates, diplomas, and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees. Programs range from 6 weeks to 115 weeks and are delivered via in-person, hybrid-online, and fully-online formats. The institution combines classroom theory, hands-on labs, clinical externships, and career services to prepare students for entry-level healthcare and veterinary careers.

Product overview

Central Coast College is a career training institution offering a portfolio of healthcare and business programs. The institution provides short certificate programs (ranging from 6 weeks to 48 weeks), diploma programs, and associate degree programs (AAS degrees spanning 61-115 weeks). Programs follow either in-person, hybrid-online, or fully-online delivery formats. Healthcare programs dominate the portfolio, spanning diagnostic imaging (Cardiac Sonography, MRI, Ultrasound), clinical care (Nursing Assistant, Vocational Nursing, Medical Assisting), dental sciences, veterinary care, pharmacy, and administrative support. The college also offers one business program (Computer Specialist: Accounting). Most programs include externship components for real-world experience. Founded in 1983, the institution serves the Salinas, California area with accreditation from ACCET and AVMA (for Veterinary Technology).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cardiac Sonography Associate of Applied Science (AAS) A 115-week hybrid-online degree program preparing students to become Cardiac Sonographers. Combines classroom theory, lab procedures, externship, and online general education courses. Uses SonoSim ultrasound training technology.
• Computer Specialist: Accounting A 48-week hybrid program training students in accounting principles, workplace computer skills, Microsoft Office applications, and payroll. Includes 110 hours of externship.
• Dental Assisting A 34-week hybrid program (42 weeks evening) training students in dental office procedures, chairside assisting, dental radiography, and imaging. Graduates receive CPR/First Aid certification and a diploma.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Associate of Applied Science A 115-week hybrid-online degree program preparing students for MRI Technologist careers. Uses Corsmed MRI Simulator technology. Combines coursework, hands-on training, and externship.
• Medical Administrative Assistant A 48-week program training students in medical office procedures, electronic medical records, medical billing/coding, and insurance processing. Includes externship component.
• Medical Assisting A 46-week hybrid program training students in both clinical and administrative healthcare duties including vital signs, venipuncture, EKGs, medical records, and insurance billing.
• Nursing Assistant A 6-week in-person program preparing students for state licensing exam to become Certified Nursing Assistants. Covers patient care, vital signs, and clinical experience.
• Pharmacy Technician An 18-week hybrid program (PTCB recognized) preparing students for Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam. Covers prescriptions, pharmacology, and HIPAA regulations.
• Phlebotomy Technician A 12-week in-person program (96 hours) for experienced healthcare professionals seeking phlebotomy certification. Includes advanced 4-week option.
• Sterile Processing Technician A 32-week hybrid program training students in sterilization, infection control, and medical equipment processing. Prepares students for HSPA certification exam.
• Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) A 62-week hybrid degree program preparing students for surgical technologist roles. Covers anatomy, aseptic technique, and surgical procedures. Prepares students for TS-C examination through NCCT.
• Ultrasound Technician Certificate An 84-week hybrid program (99 weeks evening) training students in diagnostic ultrasound imaging. Uses SonoSim training technology. Graduates receive diploma and are prepared for entry-level positions.
• Ultrasound Technician Associate of Applied Science (AAS) A 108-week hybrid degree program building on the Ultrasound Technician certificate with general education courses. Prepares students for advanced sonography positions.
• Veterinary Assistant A 38-week hybrid program training students in animal care, radiology/ultrasound assistance, and clinic operations. Includes CPR/first aid training and externship.
• Veterinary Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) An 84-week AVMA-accredited hybrid degree program (the only CVTEA-accredited program in Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz counties). Prepares students for RVT licensing through VTNE.
• Vocational Nursing A 61-week (full-time) or 84-week (part-time) in-person program approved by BVNPT. Prepares students for Vocational Nurse license examination. Covers nursing care, medications, and clinical practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Employment in healthcare occupations projected to grow much faster than average from 2022 to 2032, with 1.8 million annual openings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Career EDGEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with Career EDGE to provide students with a platform offering engaging modules for life skills and professional development. The platform prepares students for future career success through professional development training.
• SonoSimcoreTechnology or IntegrationSonoSim Ultrasound Training Solution provides state-of-the-art educational modules for Ultrasound Technician and Cardiac Sonography programs, offering remote hands-on ultrasound training, real-patient scanning cases, pathologies, didactic instruction, and assessment tools.
• CorsmedcoreTechnology or IntegrationCorsmed MRI Simulator provides state-of-the-art MRI simulation technology for the MRI AAS program, simulating everything that happens within the MRI scanner with remote hands-on training, real-patient scanning cases and pathologies.
• Excel High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Excel High School enables Central Coast College to enroll eligible non-High School graduates into Eligible Career Pathway Programs (ECPP), allowing students to earn their high school diploma while concurrently enrolled in career training programs including Computer Specialist: Accounting and Medical Assisting.
• SPCA Monterey CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing veterinary students with hands-on experience in animal care and rehabilitation. Students gain practical experience supporting nonprofit animal rescue operations.
• Animal Friends Rescue ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner offering veterinary students opportunities for animal care experience while supporting local animal rescue initiatives.
• The Snip BusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing veterinary students exposure to spay/neifer services and animal population control programs.
• Hope Horses and KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner offering veterinary students experience with equine care and youth development programs.
• Hidden Hills RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing veterinary students hands-on experience with animal care at a working ranch setting.
• Wonder Wood RanchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner offering veterinary students experience with animal rehabilitation and care programs.
• Salinas Valley HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Student Services providing students access to free community programs focused on mindfulness, stress management, and overall wellness through health and wellness resources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: California-based private career college specializing in allied health and nursing programs with multiple campuses. Highly comparable to CCC in program mix (nursing, imaging, medical assisting) and student demographic (adult career-changers), though larger and multi-campus.
• Unitek College: Private career college in California offering nursing, allied health, and vocational programs. Directly comparable to CCC in mission, program structure, hybrid delivery, and reliance on Title IV financial aid.
• American Career College: Multi-campus private career college in California offering allied health, nursing, and vocational programs with hybrid-online delivery. Closely comparable to CCC in target students, program portfolio, and regulatory profile, though materially larger scale.
• Concorde Career Colleges: National network of private career colleges focused on allied health, dental, nursing, and diagnostic imaging programs. Highly comparable to CCC's diagnostic imaging, dental assisting, and medical assisting offerings, with similar accelerated program architecture.
• Pima Medical Institute: Private career college with campuses across the western U.S. offering certificate and degree programs in allied health, dental, nursing, and veterinary technology. Direct peer in veterinary technology program offering and healthcare career training portfolio.
• UEI College: Private career college operator with hybrid programs in allied health, trades, and business across multiple states. Comparable to CCC in target learner (adult career-changers), hybrid-online delivery model, and reliance on Title IV funding.
• Charter College: Private career college offering certificate, diploma, and degree programs in healthcare, business, and trades with hybrid delivery. Comparable to CCC in program structure, accelerated timelines, and Title IV-dependent student base.
• Brookline College: Private career college in the western U.S. with nursing, allied health, and diagnostic imaging programs. Comparable to CCC's program mix and adult-learner focus, with similar accreditation profile.
• Carrington College: Private career college with campuses across the western U.S. offering allied health, nursing, and veterinary programs. Direct peer to CCC in veterinary and healthcare training portfolio, hybrid delivery, and Title IV-eligible operations.

Regional players

• Hartnell College: Public community college located in Salinas, CA — same geographic market as CCC — offering affordable allied health, nursing, and veterinary technology programs. Comparable competitor on program mix and local labor-market alignment, but with public-institution pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• Facebookfacebook.com/148008045245349
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-coast-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/centralcoastcollege
• Xx.com/centralcoast09

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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