Communication Sciences at Cerritos College
If you plan to study Communication Sciences, consider the program at Cerritos College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cerritos College is in Norwalk, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 78 communication sciences degrees were granted at Cerritos College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Cerritos College
Many students take online classes at Cerritos College. Among 21,859 students, 6,941 (32%) studied exclusively online and 6,944 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Communication Sciences Rankings at Cerritos College
Use these rankings to compare Cerritos College’s Communication Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #2 of 26 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 302 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #22 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #122 of 315 |
Earnings for Communication Sciences Graduates from Cerritos College
Students who complete Cerritos College’s Communication Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $40,060 |
| 4 years | $40,604 |
| 5 years | $45,689 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Communication Sciences graduates from Cerritos College take home a median $40,604, compared with $40,650 for all Cerritos College graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Communication Sciences graduates at Cerritos College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Communication Sciences graduates at Cerritos College are 90% women (70) and 10% men (8).
Communication Sciences Associate’s Program at Cerritos College
Of the 29 associate’s communication sciences graduates at Cerritos College, 90% were women (26) and 10% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Cerritos College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 90% of Communication Sciences associate’s degree recipients at Cerritos College, higher than the national average of 62%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Communication Sciences Concentrations at Cerritos College
This Communication Sciences program at Cerritos College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 78 |
Top-Paying Careers for Communication Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Communication Sciences program at Cerritos College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Communication Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Audiologists | $54,746 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.