Cerro Coso Community College

Public two-year college in Ridgecrest, CA that costs an average of $12,913 a year after financial aid and graduates 31% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,913
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
31%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,042

PublicRural (fringe)3,171 undergraduates

Cost of Cerro Coso Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$22,081
Tuition and fees, in-state$1,384
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$11,464
Books and supplies$1,089
Average net price after aid$12,913

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$12,913

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Cerro Coso Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate31%
First-year retention27%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$35,907
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$42,042
Rank in California (earnings)110th of 125 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants17%
Students with federal loans1.8%

Majors and programs at Cerro Coso Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (19)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services79——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Business Administration, Management and Operations18——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services14——
Computer and Information Sciences89——
Computer Software and Media Applications4——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications26——
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations2——
Graphic Communications58——
Health and Medical Administrative Services66——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services163——
Human Services18——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians———
Legal Support Services28——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions4——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants27——
Precision Metal Working64——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication———

Associate's degree programs (30)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services10——
Anthropology22——
Biological and Physical Sciences21——
Business Administration, Management and Operations93——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services6——
Business/Commerce———
Computer and Information Sciences37——
Computer Science———
Computer Software and Media Applications4——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications25——
Criminal Justice and Corrections50——
English Language and Literature9——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Fine and Studio Arts8——
History11——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services35——
Human Services12——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians———
Legal Support Services14——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities795——
Mathematics20——
Non-Professional Legal Studies6——
Political Science and Government5——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants26——
Precision Metal Working5——
Psychology72——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5——
Sociology3——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness6——
Visual and Performing Arts5——

Similar colleges in California

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Woodland Community CollegeWoodland$4,005—$44,947
Compton CollegeCompton$22,662—$41,664
Lemoore CollegeLemoore$11,802—$46,575
Mendocino CollegeUkiah$11,640—$42,256
Porterville CollegePorterville$3,071—$41,156
Taft CollegeTaft$4,362—$44,265
Lake Tahoe Community CollegeSouth Lake Tahoe$10,673—$44,569
Los Angeles Southwest CollegeLos Angeles$10,836—$37,913

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About Cerro Coso Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationRidgecrest, CA
SettingRural (fringe)
Undergraduates3,171
Student-to-faculty ratio24 to 1
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Websitecerrocoso.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Cerro Coso Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $22,081 a year (tuition and fees: $1,384 in-state, $11,464 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,913 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,913.

How much do Cerro Coso Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $42,042 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 110th of 125 similar colleges in California.

What is Cerro Coso Community College's graduation rate?

31% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 27% of first-year students return for a second year.