Offered Programs at Cerritos
Offered Degrees/Programs
Cert., AS
Total Number of Programs
173
Total Number of Completers
8,161
Cerritos College offers 173 programs through Certificate and Associate. By degree types, it offers 102 Associate, 42 1-Year Certificate, 24 1-2 Years certificates, 5 2-4 Years Certificate programs.
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 8,161 students have completed their degree/programs and graduated from Cerritos College.
Number of Programs with Completers
The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 2,639 Associate, 5,061 1 Year Certificate, 455 1-2 Years certificates, and 6 2-4 Years Certificate were awareded by Cerritos.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | Number of Completers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | 102 | 0 | 2,639 |
| 1 Year Certificate | 42 | 0 | 5,061 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 24 | 0 | 455 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 173 | 0 | 8,161 |
Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)
The following table shows the best programs at Cerritos College based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
| Field of Study | Median Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | $49,600 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $14,200 |
| Field of Study | Median Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | $61,600 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | $59,100 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | $47,200 |
Popular Programs with Most Completers
The following table lists the popular programs at Cerritos College based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2023-2024.
| Program Name | Completers | Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 259 | - |
| Psychology | 166 | - |
| Sociology | 103 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 94 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 50 | $61,600 |
| Program Name | Completers | Earning after Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1,815 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | 464 | - |
| Retail Management | 311 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 163 | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 65 | - |
Major Programs by Offered Degree
The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at Cerritos by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Architecture
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ✕ | 37 completers | - |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 37 | - |
Communication and Journalism
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism | ✕ | 25 completers | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 25 | - |
Communications Technologies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 1 completers | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 1 | - |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 32 completers | - |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | ✕ | 0 | - |
Personal and Culinary Services
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 126 completers | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 101 | - |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 25 | - |
Education
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | ✕ | 4 completers | - |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ✕ | 4 | - |
Engineering Technology
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 4 completers | - |
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
Work and Family Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 708 completers | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 708 | - |
Legal Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | ✕ | 30 completers | - |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 30 | - |
English Language and Literature
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 5 completers | - |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 5 | - |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✕ | 1,342 completers | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 1,342 | - |
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | ✕ | 8 completers | - |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | 8 | - |
Social Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | ✕ | 2 completers | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | ✕ | 2 | - |
Mechanics and Repairers
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 153 completers | - |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 136 | - |
Precision Production Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 132 completers | - |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 105 | - |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | ✕ | 1 | - |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 4 completers | - |
| Dance | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Dance (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Photography | ✕ | 1 | - |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 100 completers | - |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ✕ | 49 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 49 | - |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | ✕ | 1 | - |
Business
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | ✕ | 2,307 completers | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 1,543 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 74 | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | 558 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | 5 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 77 | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Total | 5,061 |
Communication and Journalism
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 0 | - |
Communications Technologies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 3 completers | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | 1 | - |
Personal and Culinary Services
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 18 completers | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 4 | - |
Education
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ✕ | 0 | - |
Engineering Technology
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 34 completers | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 34 | - |
Work and Family Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 219 completers | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 212 | - |
Legal Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | ✕ | 0 | - |
Mechanics and Repairers
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 42 completers | - |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 32 | - |
Precision Production Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 96 completers | - |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 75 | - |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | ✕ | 21 | - |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 42 completers | - |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 17 | - |
Business
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | ✕ | 1 completers | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Total | 455 |
Legal Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | ✕ | 0 | - |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | 0 | - |
Precision Production Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 1 completers | - |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 1 | - |
Business
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | ✕ | 5 completers | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Total | 6 |
Architecture
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ✕ | 8 completers | - |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 | - |
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | ✕ | 5 completers | - |
| Ethnic Studies | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | 5 | - |
Communication and Journalism
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism | ✕ | 75 completers | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 52 | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 11 | - |
Communications Technologies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 15 completers | - |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 10 | - |
Computer and Information Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 42 completers | - |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | ✕ | 7 | - |
Personal and Culinary Services
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 58 completers | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | 4 | - |
Education
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | ✕ | 0 | - |
Engineering
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | ✕ | 16 completers | - |
| Pre-Engineering | ✕ | 16 | - |
Engineering Technology
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 21 completers | - |
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ✕ | 14 completers | - |
| Chinese Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| German Language and Literature | ✕ | 0 | - |
| French Language and Literature | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | ✕ | 7 | - |
Work and Family Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 140 completers | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 137 | - |
Legal Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | ✕ | 24 completers | - |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | ✕ | 0 | - |
English Language and Literature
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 34 completers | - |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 0 | - |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✕ | 604 completers | $15,700 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 602 | $15,700 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 31 completers | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Botany/Plant Biology | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Microbiology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | ✕ | 0 | - |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Statistics | ✕ | 11 completers | - |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 11 | - |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✕ | 176 completers | - |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 176 | - |
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | ✕ | 41 completers | - |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 36 | - |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
Philosophy and Religious Studies
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | ✕ | 8 completers | - |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
Physical Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | ✕ | 14 completers | - |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 5 | - |
Psychology
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | ✕ | 185 completers | - |
| Psychology | ✕ | 185 | - |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 95 completers | - |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 95 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 0 | - |
Social Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | ✕ | 199 completers | - |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 72 | - |
| Geography | ✕ | 7 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 93 | - |
| Social Sciences (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
Mechanics and Repairers
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 18 completers | - |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 16 | - |
Precision Production Trades
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 47 completers | - |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | ✕ | 7 | - |
Visual and Performing Arts
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 73 completers | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Dance | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Photography | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 35 | - |
| Drawing | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 0 | - |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 182 completers | - |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 10 | $59,100 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 20 | $47,200 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 58 | $61,600 |
Business
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | ✕ | 456 completers | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 327 | $40,700 |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 8 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | ✕ | 0 | - |
History
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | ✕ | 25 completers | - |
| History | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Total | 2,639 |