Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Ridgecrest, California |
| Online | cerrocoso.edu |
| School Type | Public 2 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Cerro Coso Community College serves California's Eastern Sierra region from its main campus in Ridgecrest, located in the Mojave Desert approximately 150 miles northeast of Los Angeles. The campus, established in 1973, occupies a 320-acre site at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains and operates additional educational centers in Bishop, Mammoth Lakes, Lake Isabella, and Edwards Air Force Base. As part of the Kern Community College District, Cerro Coso offers associate degrees, career technical education programs, and transfer pathways to four-year institutions, with notable programs in cybersecurity, renewable energy technology, and allied health fields. The college maintains strong connections with the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, providing specialized workforce training and educational opportunities for military personnel and civilian employees.
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 |
| Other Fees | $4 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $17,253 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,761 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,523 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 |
| Other Fees | $4 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $17,253 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,761 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,653 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 50% |
| Business | 20% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
| Work and Family Studies | 6% |
| Health Professions | 4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111896 IPEDS survey data for Cerro Coso Community College.
Current students may use the Cerro Coso Community College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024