Cypress College

What are the graduation rates for students at Cypress College?

Cypress College's reported overall graduation rate is 37% in the 2024-25 institutional data. The figure has risen from 35% in the preceding reported year, but it should be read as a defined cohort measure, not as the share of every student who eventually earns a credential.

Federal graduation-rate measures for a two-year college typically track first-time, full-time, degree- or certificate-seeking students who finish within 150% of the program's normal length - often three years for a two-year program. They do not fully describe students who begin part time, transfer before earning a Cypress credential, or return to college later. Because many community-college students have goals other than completing a credential at their starting institution, prospective students should consider transfer and program-specific outcomes alongside this rate.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Cypress College?

A single earnings figure would not describe the likely outcomes of Cypress College's varied programs. Pay depends heavily on occupation, location, prior experience, further education, and whether a student completes a credential or transfers.

When comparing programs, students should check exactly what an earnings measure counts: for example, whether it is a median for former students with reported wages, how long after attendance it was measured, and whether it covers completers only. Federal College Scorecard program measures can help with comparisons where a sufficiently sized cohort is reported, but they do not predict an individual student's salary. Licensing requirements and the local job market are especially important considerations for career programs.