Cerritos, CA Colleges and Universities: Find Schools in the Greater Los Angeles Area

Published: November, 2010

The city of Cerritos, California, formerly known as Dairy Valley, is conveniently located between the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles and business-oriented Anaheim. Cerritos's dairy roots have been left far behind, however, as it continues to serve as a "Gateway City" to LA.

The Cerritos area currently supports a population of 51,488, with larger neighbors Anaheim (population 328,014) and the rapidly expanding "City of Angels" (3,819,951). A study by California State University at Northridge called Cerritos the "most ethnically diverse place in America."

Cerritos is home to a charming farmer's market, 18 parks and the annual "Festival of Friendship." The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, which offers everything from Shakespeare to opera, has evolved into one of the top-grossing theaters of its size in the U.S. Nearby attractions include LA's world-renowned restaurants, several amusement parks, Sunset Strip and, of course, Hollywood.

A study by Applied Development Economics in 2006 estimated the average annual income of a household in Cerritos to be $87,700. The city's per capita income is $25,249.

Industrial and retail trades dominate Cerritos's economy. Residents also commute frequently to Los Angeles, where they can partake in the nation's largest manufacturing hub, steel fabrication, fashion apparel, or the finance and banking industry.

Major employers in Cerritos include:

United Postal Service
Cerritos Industrial Park
Xerox Corporation
Delta Dental

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Everest College

Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

Campus Locations:

Ontario
Anaheim

Programs:

Bachelor - Business
Bachelor - Applied Management

West Coast University

West Coast University can help prepare you for a rewarding health care career.

Campus Locations:

Anaheim

Programs:

LVN to BSN
RN to BSN

American Career College

American Career College (ACC) offers hands-on training that will prepare students for careers in the healthcare industry at three campuses in Los Angeles, Ontario, and Orange County, California.

Campus Locations:

Anaheim

Programs:

Associate of Occupational Science in Health Information Technology
Massage Therapy

Career Colleges of America

Get your career started with Career Colleges of America.

Campus Locations:

South Gate
Gardena

Programs:

Dental Assistant
Medical Biller

The Art Institutes

The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideashelping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

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