ABC Adult School
ABC Adult School is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Cerritos, CA. It offers 12 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (9/21/2015 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at ABC Adult School is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $4,800. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,000 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 8 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at ABC Adult School.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $4,800 | - | 1,000 Hours | 8 Months | $16,042 |
| 2 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $1,857 | $880 | 808 Hours | 12 Months | $16,239 |
| 3 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $1,525 | $537 | 664 Hours | 12 Months | $14,974 |
| 4 | Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | $400 | $700 | 776 Hours | 9 Months | $10,253 |
| 5 | Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | $415 | $724 | 692 Hours | 9 Months | $16,627 |
| 6 | Computer Graphics | $400 | $310 | 776 Hours | 12 Months | $400 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 193 students attended ABC Adult School in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 21 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 35 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 44 (full-time) and 36 (part-time).
The graduation rate of ABC Adult School is 15% and the retention rate is 16% at the school.
| Student Population | 193 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 15% |
| Number of Faculty | 56 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of ABC Adult School is $4,800
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
29% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,005 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $4,800 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $15,000 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $2,655 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,005 |
Offered Certificate Programs
ABC Adult School offers 12 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 72 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 7 | 0 | 32 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 5 | 0 | 40 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 72 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at ABC Adult School are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 72 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 32 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 40 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Computer Graphics | ✕ | 6 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | ✕ | 1 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 12 |
| Business | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 7 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✕ | 1 |
| Total | 32 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 9 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 28 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 7 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | ✕ | 9 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 12 |
| Business | ✕ | 3 completers |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✕ | 3 |
| Total | 40 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 193 students have enrolled into ABC Adult School. By gender, 41 male and 152 female students are attending the school.
There are 15 White (7.77%), 12 Black/African American (6.22%), 111 Hispanic (57.51%), 49 Asian (25.39%), and 116 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 193 | 41 | 152 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 49 | 15 | 34 |
| Black/African American | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 111 | 18 | 93 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Two More | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 12254 Cuesta Drive, Cerritos, CA
- 562-229-7960
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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