Paying for Central Coast
Tuition & Fees
$18,614
Largest Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
number of programs offered
14
The largest programs at Central Coast College is Medical/Clinical Assistant and its 2025 tuition is $18,614. The length of the program is 49 contact hours ( or credit hours) and, it requires 12 months to complete the program in average.
The tuition & fees at Central Coast Collegeis average compared to the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant program (the average is $16,239).
Largest Programs Information
The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Central Coast College with program length and completion time.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average (in Vocational schools) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $18,614 | $726 | 49 Contact Hours | 12 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | $52,047 | $7,073 | 118 Contact Hours | 27 Months | $41,328 |
| 3 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $3,081 | $174 | 164 Contact Hours | 2 Months | $4,480 |
| 4 | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | $18,825 | $515 | 48 Contact Hours | 10 Months | $20,397 |
| 5 | Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | $45,152 | $6,547 | 86 Contact Hours | 21 Months | $41,328 |
| 6 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $30,566 | $4,745 | 1679 Contact Hours | 15 Months | $18,035 |
Tuition & Fees Trends Chart
The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Medical/Clinical Assistant program which is the largest program at Central Coast College.
2025 Living Costs
The 2025 average living costs is $37,076 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Central Coast Collegehas increased by 13.24% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Central Coast College.
Living Costs Trends
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $21,183 | $5,923 |
| 2022 | $22,046 | $6,084 |
| 2023 | $22,724 | $6,210 |
| 2024 | $24,829 | $7,912 |
| 2025 | $28,221 | $8,855 |
Living Costs Trends Chart