Cypress College
Cypress, CA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Cypress College is a public institution in Cypress, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. With 13,354 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,533 ten years after enrollment, which is 7% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 36.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $10,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.35x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,606 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Dental Support Services, and Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,533
Graduation Rate
36.3%
Median Debt
$10,000
Average Net Price
$4,606
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
9.45x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.35x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
13,354
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,150
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,379
Pell Grant Rate
31.2%
Federal Loan Rate
1.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,419
Income $30K–$48K
$3,663
Income $48K–$75K
$6,222
Income $110K+
$10,001
Student Demographics
Women
60.0%
White
10.8%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
55.7%
Asian
20.9%
Two or More Races
6.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
41.9%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation — Funeral Service Education (FUSER) - Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (85)
Associate (45)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 281 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 240 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 144 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 126 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 52 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 49 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 48 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 48 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 46 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 37 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 33 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Not reported | 30 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 27 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 27 |
| Communications | Not reported | 26 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 24 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 22 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 21 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 21 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 20 |
| Economics | Not reported | 19 |
| Physics | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 16 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 16 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 14 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 14 |
| History | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 11 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 10 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 8 |
| Biology | Not reported | 7 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 5 |
| Music | Not reported | 5 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 3 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 3 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (26)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 1,041 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 212 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 155 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 148 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 102 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 60 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 56 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 48 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 46 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 18 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 12 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 8 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 7 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Geography | Not reported | 6 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 4 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 3 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Show 14 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Geography | Associate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Bachelor | 1 |
| Linguistics | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | 1 |
| Philosophy | Associate | 1 |
| Geological Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Public Health | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Best ROI Colleges
- Most Affordable Colleges in California
- Best ROI Colleges in California
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