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10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
California State University on Central Coast scores high in national college survey
A university on California's Central Coast received top marks in a national review of the best colleges in America. Cal State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) scored 4.5 stars on Money's 2025 Best Colleges in America. In fact, every California State University campus was rated four stars or higher—15 of the universities placed in the top 10% nationwide, and nine earned 5-star ratings. California State University is the nation's largest four-year public university system; its 22 universities serve more than 460,000 students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. 'The tremendous scale at which we are graduating and serving students across the CSU is truly impactful, and indeed unmatched among four-year higher education systems," said CSU Chancellor Mildred García in a press release. Related: These 18 California colleges got five stars in Money's 2025 Best Colleges Report At less than $7,000 per year, CSU's undergraduate tuition is among the lowest in the country, according to CSU officials. More than 80% of students receive some form of financial aid and more than half graduate with no student loan debt. Money rated the country's top 732 colleges using 25 factors in three categories: quality of education, including graduation rates, affordability, which takes into account net price of a degree and student debt, and outcomes such as graduate earnings and economic mobility for low and moderate-income students. Located just a mile from the beach at the former Fort Ord army base, CSUMB was lauded by Money for its "oceanfront views" and gave it high marks for being both accessible and affordable. 'About 80% of first-year students receive scholarships or grants, and a Monterey Bay degree sets them up for success, with the university earning a high score on Third Way's Economic Mobility Index,' the survey reads. Sign up for our alerts to receive the latest updates on important news. 'We are proud to receive 4.5 stars from Money magazine in its survey,' CSUMB President Vanya Quiñones said in a press release. 'This recognition reflects our commitment to providing affordable, accessible education and promoting both social and upward mobility for students from all backgrounds. At Cal State Monterey Bay, students find their place, realize their potential and prepare to make a lasting impact in their communities.' In June, CSUMB was one of only 12 schools to receive a five-star rating in Money's list of Best Education Master's Programs for Your Money. Last year, in its college annual rankings, U.S. News and World Report named CSUMB No. 1 for social mobility among Western regional universities. The California State University on July 9, announced the winners of its first-ever Artificial Intelligence Educational Innovations Challenge. Sixty-three faculty-led projects were selected for their potential to enable transformative teaching methods, foster groundbreaking research and address key concerns about AI adoption within the academic environment, CSU officials stated. CSU faculty submitted more than 400 proposals representing over 750 faculty members systemwide. Each campus will have at least two projects. The Chancellor's Office will award a total of $3 million to fund the winning proposals At CSUMB, ethical AI instruction will be embedded across seven core courses in its secondary teacher education program, which will empower future middle school and high school teachers to foster critical thinking and digital responsibility in their students, college officials said. A full list of projects can be found here. Note to readers: If you appreciate the work we do here at The Californian, please consider subscribing yourself or giving the gift of a subscription to someone you know. This article originally appeared on Salinas Californian: Best colleges in America: Cal State Monterey Bay ranks high on 2025 list
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CSUMB College of Business new accounting BSc
California State University, Monterey Bay's (CSUMB) College of Business has introduced a new Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting major, set to commence in the Fall 2025 semester. The launch comes as the US faces a significant shortfall in the number of professional accountants, with a current workforce of 1.6 million accountants serving a nation of more than 340 million people and 34 million small businesses. CSUMB associate professor and faculty lead for accounting Sharon Hua said that local accounting firms want the College of Business to double its number of graduates to meet demand. The new accounting major, previously a concentration within the business major, will now offer 14 accounting courses totalling 42 units, an expansion from the six courses and 22 units previously offered. The transition to a full major aim to better prepare students for the revised Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and align with the evolving hiring practices in the profession. Hua said: 'The accounting major includes courses on all topics in the new, six-part CPA exam and incorporates AI components encouraged by the Chancellor's AI initiative. 'It also prepares students for the higher-level reasoning skills they need as they enter the profession. Graduates of the programme will benefit from strong connections to accounting firms, businesses, and not-for-profit organisations that regularly recruit from our programme and often result in multiple job offers for our graduates.' Hua emphasised that the new major will enable CSUMB to contribute significantly to the workforce, equipping graduates with the skills to pursue various career paths in the public, corporate, and government sectors. The new major is designed to offer students comprehensive accounting education, preparing them for roles such as auditors, tax planners, consultants on accounting information systems, financial analysts, and compliance officers. Hua described the introduction of the new major as a strategic move to enhance the College of Business's offerings and provide students with a cost-effective alternative to a master's degree in accounting. College of Business interim dean Marylou Shockley said: 'The secret weapon to this new major is the accounting faculty. Not only is it dedicated to helping students learn accounting, but also to mentoring them to find career jobs in accounting.' "CSUMB College of Business new accounting BSc" was originally created and published by The Accountant, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
