Registered Nursing at Cerritos College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Cerritos College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Cerritos College is in Norwalk, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 58 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Cerritos College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Cerritos College
Distance learning is available at Cerritos College. Among 21,859 students, 6,941 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,944 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Cerritos College
Use these rankings to compare Cerritos College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #6 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #9 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #17 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #70 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #354 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Cerritos College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Cerritos College are 78% women (45) and 22% men (13).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Cerritos College
Of the 58 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Cerritos College, 78% were women (45) and 22% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Cerritos College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 25 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 23 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 91% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Cerritos College, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Cerritos College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.