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Allied Health Services at Cerritos College
If you plan to study Allied Health Services, take a look at what Cerritos College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Cerritos College is in Norwalk, CA.
Online & Distance Learning at Cerritos College
Online coursework is an option 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.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Cerritos College
Rankings can help you compare Cerritos College’s Allied Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #4 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 191 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 1,049 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #17 of 133 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #30 of 189 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 1,009 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Cerritos College
Students who complete Cerritos College’s Allied Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,147 |
| 2 years | $51,169 |
| 3 years | $46,983 |
| 4 years | $31,828 |
| 5 years | $45,377 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Allied Health Services graduates from Cerritos College earn a median of $31,828, compared with $40,650 for all Cerritos College graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Cerritos College
This Allied Health Services program at Cerritos College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 69 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 37 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 24 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Services program at Cerritos College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Allied Health Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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.