Cerritos College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2023 Average Net Price

$2,373

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

21,046

40.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28.9%

645 Graduates

About

Cerritos College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Cerritos College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,815 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (464 degrees), and Retail Management (311 degrees).

In 2023, 6,325 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cerritos College. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (4,382 degrees), 6.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (694 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cerritos College is $1,288, which is $−6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Cerritos College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 452 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Cerritos College is $1,288, which is $6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,373.

In 2023, 58% of undergraduate students attending Cerritos College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Cerritos College was $1,288. The cost of tuition at Cerritos College is $−6,965 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Cerritos College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,373

2023 Value

37.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Cerritos College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,373. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Cerritos College grew by 37.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cerritos College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,784

Room and Board

$864

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cerritos College was of $17,784 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 14.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $864. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 23.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Cerritos College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Cerritos College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.92% with respect to 2022, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cerritos College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Cerritos College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 452 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Cerritos College had a total enrollment of 21,046 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Cerritos College is 8,589 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,457. This means that 40.8% of students enrolled at Cerritos College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cerritos College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.33% White, 7.88% Asian, 6.68% Black or African American, 2.4% Two or More Races, 0.337% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Cerritos College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (39.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (32.1%) and Asian Male (4.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cerritos College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21,046 students. The full-time enrollment at Cerritos College is 8,589 and the part-time enrollment is 12,457. This means that 40.8% of students enrolled at Cerritos College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cerritos College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Cerritos College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Cerritos College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Cerritos College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
14,761 enrolled students
White
1,963 enrolled students
Asian
1,659 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cerritos College is 70.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.33% White, 7.88% Asian, 6.68% Black or African American, 2.4% Two or More Races, 0.337% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 601 students (2.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,511 more women than men received degrees from Cerritos College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cerritos College is hispanic or latino (4,382 degrees awarded). There were 6.31 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (694 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Cerritos College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,815 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (464 degrees) and Retail Management (311 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cerritos College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (381 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,482 degrees), and Precision Production (167 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cerritos College are Accountants & auditors (1,021,000 people), Other managers (772,703 people), Financial managers (519,142 people), Chief executives & legislators (405,960 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (287,932 people).

The most specialized majors at Cerritos College in 2023 are Human Sciences (381 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,482 degrees), Precision Production (167 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (48 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (259 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cerritos College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Cerritos College are Human Sciences (381 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,482 degrees), Precision Production (167 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (48 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (259 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cerritos College are Elementary & secondary schools (276,066 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (126,257 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (87,814 people), Computer Systems Design (61,419 people), and Outpatient care centers (44,476 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Cerritos College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,815 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
464 degrees awarded
Retail Management
311 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Cerritos College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,815 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Cerritos College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,407

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,918

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,407 degrees were awarded to men at Cerritos College, which is 0.614 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,918).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cerritos College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 861 degrees were awarded to men at Cerritos College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.595 times less than the 1,447 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,447 degrees were awarded to men at Cerritos College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.68 times more than the 861 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% of students graduating from Cerritos College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (56%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Cerritos College is Male and Asian (56% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.02% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
4,382 degrees awarded
White
694 degrees awarded
Asian
491 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cerritos College is hispanic or latino (4,382 degrees awarded). There were 6.31 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (694 degrees).

4.02% of degree recipients (254 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
2,769 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1,613 degrees awarded
White Female
372 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cerritos College is hispanic or latino female (2,769 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (1,613 degrees).

Operations

Cerritos College employs 82 Professors, 74 Instructors and 43 Associate professors. Most academics at Cerritos College are Female Professor (46), Female Instructor (38), and Male Professor (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cerritos College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 162 employees, Service, with 61 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$15.3M - Federal
$30.8M - State
$1.06M - Local

As of 2023, Cerritos College received $15.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $30.8M from state grants and contracts, and $1.06M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$110M

2023 Salaries

3.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Cerritos College paid a median of $110M in salaries, a 3.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.25% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$33.3M

Instructional Salaries

231

Number of Employees

In 2023, Cerritos College paid a total of $33.3M to 231 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

82 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

162 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cerritos College were Professor with 82 employees, Instructor with 74 employees, and Associate professor with 43 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cerritos College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 162 employees, Service with 61 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Female Instructor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cerritos College was Female Professor with 46 employees, Female Instructor with 38 employees, and Male Professor with 36 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Cerritos College.

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