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Ridgecrest, California is home to Cerro Coso Community College. Ridgecrest is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Cerro Coso Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in media, art studies, business and management, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Cerro Coso Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 4,514 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at Cerro Coso Community College are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Cerro Coso Community College
3000 College Hts Blvd
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-7777
General Phone: (760) 384-6100
Admissions Phone: (760) 384-6357
Financial Aid Phone: (760) 384-6221
http://www.cerrocoso.edu
Cerro Coso Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 147 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, humanities |
| Business And Management | 58 | business management, business, small business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | information technology, web design, computer science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 12 | licensed practical nurse |
| Media | 9 | animation and special effects |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | child development |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Science | 4 | biological and physical sciences |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 1 | machinist, welding |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Hospitality | 0 | resort management |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | conservation |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technology, drafting, engineering technician |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Cerro Coso Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 241 | 31 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 23 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 15 |
In 2005, Cerro Coso Community College had a total enrollment of 4,514 students (2,214 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 93% |
| State unknown | 7% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ridgecrest, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (760) 384-6357
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 780 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,730 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Cerro Coso Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1011100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (760) 384-6221
Cerro Coso Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $92,571 | 12 | $77,359 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $92,571 | 12 | $77,359 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 20 | $77,694 | 19 | $69,457 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $77,694 | 19 | $69,457 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cerro Coso Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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