Cerritos College hands out record 9,000 degrees, marking 4th straight year of growth – Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

Cerritos College hands out record 9,000 degrees, marking 4th straight year of growth – Los Angeles Wave Newspaper Group

NORWALK — Cerritos College handed out more than 9,000 degrees and certificates at its 67th commencement ceremony May 29 — the highest number in the college’s history. This year marked the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking completions, reflecting a 261% increase in awards over the last decade. The milestone included a 38% increase in associate degrees for transfer, which guarantee admission to the California State University system, prov…