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Cypress College

Cypress, California · Public college · Training programs available:

Auto mechanic schoolsDental hygiene programsRadiology & sonography programsCulinary & pastry schoolsDental assistant schoolsMedical billing & coding programs
not reportedcompletion rate · California avg 64%
$10,000median debt of graduates
$35,285median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$43,533median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (Accredited)
Address: 9200 Valley View, Cypress, CA 90630 · Phone: (714) 484-7000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, since lifted — Apr 2024 · Probation · American Board of Funeral Service Education; Jun 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation. 2 sanction actions in the window.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Cypress College is a public trade and career school in Cypress, California, offering auto mechanic, dental hygiene, and radiology/sonography programs, accredited by multiple national bodies.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Cypress College is $10,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,533; completion rate compared with the state average of 64.2% is not reported.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Cypress College; the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 31.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$38,180$64,980$77,060
Dental hygienists$102,090$124,930$132,120
Radiologic technologists and technicians$70,210$121,260$137,770
Chefs and head cooks$37,380$64,500$81,040
Dental assistants$38,790$50,110$60,670
Medical records specialists$43,800$61,810$80,630

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 155 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 140 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 34 $65,651 $63,997 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 27 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 25 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 24 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 22 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 21 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 20 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 14 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 13 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 13 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 12 $65,651 $63,997 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 10 not reported $50,856 not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 9 not reported $37,568 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 2–4 years 7 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 7 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 5 not reported $37,568 not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 4 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 3 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 3 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Cypress College is a public trade and career school located in Cypress, California, a small city setting. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and is accredited by several bodies including the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Board of Funeral Service Education, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Across its 23 program families, the campus's top trade programs by completions are auto mechanic schools (222), dental hygiene programs (151), and radiology & sonography programs (94), reflecting a broad mix of hands-on technical and allied health training.

Federal data show 572 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 13,354. The completion rate for this campus compared with the state average of 64.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $10,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,533. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 31.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment.

Given its mix of shorter certificate-style programs (auto mechanics, dental assisting, medical billing/coding) and longer allied-health tracks (dental hygiene, radiologic technology), Cypress College can suit both quick career-entry students and those pursuing more clinical credentials; specific fit for adult career-changers depends on program length and schedule details not stated here. To confirm accreditation status, program specifics, and updated outcomes, contact the school directly or review its official record on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Cypress College offers 23 program families, with the top trade programs being auto mechanic schools, dental hygiene programs, and radiology & sonography programs. Other offerings include culinary schools, dental assistant schools, and medical billing/coding.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Cypress College is accredited. Accreditors include the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Board of Funeral Service Education, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, Cypress College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate for this campus compared with the state average of 64.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updated figures.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates of Cypress College is $10,000, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry for Cypress College students are $43,533, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition details.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Cypress College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for specific tracks.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?113236, or contact the school directly.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not report specific program schedules or lengths needed to assess fit for adult career-changers; contact the school at (714) 484-7000 or visit https://www.cypresscollege.edu/ for details.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data set; contact the school to learn about credentialing tied to specific programs like dental hygiene or radiologic technology.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Cypress College by phone at (714) 484-7000 or visit their website at https://www.cypresscollege.edu/ for application information.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this data set; use the College Scorecard link to compare institutions offering similar programs.

Nearby trade and career schools in California

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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