Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cerritos College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cerritos College students is 33.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.8%.

33.2%

  • asian 57.7% 90 students
  • African American 28.1% 27 students
  • white 48.3% 42 students
  • unknown 11.4% 5 students
  • hispanic 30.5% 412 students
  • International Students 61.5% 8 students
  • Mixed Race 31.6% 18 students

Drop Out

Cerritos College has an overall drop-out rate of 38.8% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 43.1% and 34.2% respectively.

Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.

38.8%

  • asian 19.9% 31 students
  • African American 37.5% 36 students
  • white 32.2% 28 students
  • unknown 59.1% 26 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 4 students
  • hispanic 40.6% 549 students
  • International Students 38.5% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 42.1% 24 students

Transferred Out

Students transfer out of Cerritos College at a rate of 10.0% yearly. As of 2018,female students' transfer rate was 11.3%, and male students' 8.9%

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

10.0%

  • asian 7.7% 12 students
  • African American 24.0% 23 students
  • white 9.2% 8 students
  • unknown 6.8% 3 students
  • hawaiian 33.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 9.5% 128 students
  • Mixed Race 10.5% 6 students

Still Enrolled

The data represent all cohorts between 2018 and August 31, 2021

17.9%

  • asian 14.7% 23 students
  • African American 10.4% 10 students
  • white 10.3% 9 students
  • unknown 22.7% 10 students
  • hispanic 19.4% 262 students
  • Mixed Race 15.8% 9 students

Associate's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $74,847 $71,351 $83,079
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $62,409 $60,578 $64,421
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services $48,147 $51,169 $46,983
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services NA $33,993 $40,060
Business Administration, Management and Operations $37,939 $33,281 $36,564
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $29,118 NA $30,021
Psychology, General NA $14,935 $23,897
Communication and Media Studies NA $18,087 NA
Legal Support Services NA $35,594 NA
Criminal Justice and Corrections NA $28,598 NA

Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Business Administration, Management and Operations $49,126 $54,713 $45,794
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $26,738 NA $13,359
Culinary Arts and Related Services NA $28,236 NA
Legal Support Services $46,618 NA NA