Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, CA·Public·https://www.nps.edu/

Campus Identity

Beach TownPhD Programs

Naval Postgraduate School is a public university in Monterey, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 1 mile from the ocean.

At a Glance

Naval Postgraduate School is a public university in Monterey, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 1 mile from the ocean.

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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

1,000–4,999

Suburban setting

Beach Access

1 miles

Monterey Beach, CA

Ski Access

142 miles

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Weather

Warm Climate

56°F avg school-year

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California

142 mi away

Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area

California

145 mi away

88 skiable acres5 lifts

Dodge Ridge Ski Area

California

152 mi away

862 skiable acres10 lifts

Beach Town

Monterey Beach, CA

Ocean access within 1.2 miles

1 mi away

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Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Monterey, CA

Station: MONTEREY · Source: NOAA NCEI

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

In-StateOut-of-State

Cost Item	In-State	Out-of-State

Fields of Study

77 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Business Administration, Management and OperationsOther

571 grads/yr

Systems EngineeringOther

238 grads/yr

Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's

227 grads/yr

Systems EngineeringMaster's

192 grads/yr

International Relations and National Security StudiesMaster's

140 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

ProgramCredentialGrads/yrEarnings (4yr)

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Other571 grads

Other

571

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Systems Engineering

Other238 grads

Other

238

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Business Administration, Management and Operations

Master's227 grads

Master's

227

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Systems Engineering

Master's192 grads

Master's

192

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International Relations and National Security Studies

Master's140 grads

Master's

140

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Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Other115 grads

Other

115

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Homeland Security

Master's109 grads

Master's

109

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Operations Research

Other103 grads

Other

103

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International Relations and National Security Studies

Other92 grads

Other

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Operations Research

Master's91 grads

Master's

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Naval Postgraduate School located?

Naval Postgraduate School is located in Monterey, CA. The main campus address is 1 University Circle, Monterey, CA. It is a public institution offering 4-year degree programs.

Is Naval Postgraduate School the right fit for me?

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Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Naval Postgraduate School directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type: Public
Location: Monterey, CA
Size: 1,000–4,999
Degrees Offered: Master's, Doctoral
School Year Weather: Warm · 56°F avg
Nearest Airport: Monterey, CA (MRY) · 2 mialso SNS (16 mi), SJC (53 mi)

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Location

Monterey, CA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.