Cerritos College
Norwalk, California · Public · 18,870 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 107 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,538 |
| $30k to $48k | $1,784 |
| $48k to $75k | $3,774 |
| $75k to $110k | $6,599 |
| $110k and up | $7,901 |
| All families (average) | $2,424 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,842 | +$14,866 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $42,923 | +$5,947 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,921 | +$24,945 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $60,343 | +$23,367 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $50,527 | +$13,551 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,191 | -$9,785 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $26,222 | -$10,754 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $58,974 | +$21,998 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $108,092 | +$71,116 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $87,282 | +$50,306 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $76,742 | +$39,766 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,175 | -$2,801 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate's Degree | $68,923 | +$31,947 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 30% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.