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Founded in 1955, Cerritos College is a public comprehensive community college, located in Norwalk, California. The college was named after Rancho Los Cerritos, a ranch that served the region in the 19th century. The college also served as part of the inspiration for the renaming of the neighboring city of Dairy Valley to Cerritos.
Cerritos confers degrees and certificates in over 80 areas of study through nine divisions. The college also has a student-run radio station, WPMD. The mascot of Cerritos is the Falcon. The sports teams of Cerritos compete in the South Coast Conference. They participate in various sports including soccer, water polo, swimming, diving, wrestling, basketball, baseball, volleyball and tennis.
Cerritos College is found in Norwalk, CA. Norwalk is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Cerritos College.
The school is known for its programs in architecture and planning.
Cerritos College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Cerritos College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 22,273 in 2007-2008 at the school. Cerritos College has a large minority student population.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Cerritos College
11110 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650-6298
General Phone: (562) 860-2451
http://WWW.CERRITOS.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 440 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, history, Spanish language, political science, speech and rhetoric, geography, ... |
| Business and Management | 134 | business, business management, accounting, sales, retail, small business management, international business, logistics, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 99 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Family and Social Work | 98 | child development, human services |
| Mechanics and Repair | 97 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair, industrial electronics tech, computer repair, communications install and repair |
| Medical Support and Technology | 92 | dental hygienist, audiology and speech pathology, pharmacy tech, dental assistant, medical assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 86 | physical therapist assistant, psychology |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 73 | cosmetology |
| Law | 42 | legal assistant, court reporting, legal secretary, legal studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and police, security and loss prevention |
| Science | 38 | biological and physical sciences, biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, geology, botany, zoology |
| Production Trades | 31 | machinist, welding, cabinetmaking |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 24 | culinary arts |
| Architecture and Planning | 16 | architectural tech |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | drafting, plastics engineering tech, engineering technology, manufacturing tech, quality control tech |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 12 | real estate |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer networking, systems analyst, computer programming, computer science |
| Education and Teaching | 6 | early childhood special ed, teacher aide, instructional media design, industrial arts teaching, education courses |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Media | 4 | animation and special effects, journalism, public relations, radio and television |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant, office management, data entry |
| Music | 2 | music, music management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | drama, dance |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | photography, commercial art, drawing |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | forestry, wildlife management |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
| Fine Arts | 0 | sculpture, metal and jewelry, ceramics |
Number of programs and degrees for Cerritos College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,069 | 100 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 217 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 110 | 15 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 50 |
In 2007-2008, Cerritos College had a total enrollment of 22,273 students (13,787 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 12% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 51% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 91% |
| State unknown | 9% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Norwalk, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 608 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,528 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
Financial Aid:
Cerritos College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 116100)
Cerritos College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $104,640 | 23 | $93,919 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $104,640 | 23 | $93,919 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 124 | $85,331 | 132 | $84,531 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 124 | $85,331 | 132 | $84,531 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Sculpture
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Drawing
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cerritos College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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