Facts and Figures

  1. About the District
  2. Facts and Figures

The Destination District — Established in 1965, the North Orange County Community College District is a compassionate learning environment where students and employees belong, thrive, and reach their full potential. 

Two of the state's premiere colleges and one of the state's most extensive continuing education program combine to provide the quality educational programming of the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD). Nearly 56,000 students enroll annually at Cypress College, Fullerton College, and North Orange Continuing Education.

College students are able to shape their futures in programs leading to baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, vocational certificates, and transfer opportunities. Life-long learning also is possible in continuing education programs that range from high school completion and basic skills mastery through an array of vocational training and self-development courses. The NOCCCD campuses serve an area of over one million diverse people - each pursuing their own, unique ambitions.

The District encompasses approximately 155 square miles. Boundaries extend to the Riverside County line on the east and the Los Angeles County line on the west and north. A portion of Los Angeles County, on the north and west boundary, is included in the District's service area. 

By the Numbers

 

Employees

Employee demographics by headcount, gender and age. Click on caption to read data.
Table 1: Employee Demographics

Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas Awarded

degrees, certificates and diplomas awarded. click on caption for a detailed list.
Table 2: Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas Awarded, and Transfers to 4-Year Universities

NOCCCD Students

Student Headcount. Click on table caption to read all data
Table 3: NOCCCD Headcount
Fullerton College holds diploma and flowers

Economic Impact of NOCCCD on Orange County

In a regional labor market study commissioned by the Orange County Regional Consortium in collaboration with Lightcaset, and updated Economic Study has been released, featuring the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) as an economic engine in Orange Country. The results of the analysis demonstrate that NOCCCD is a strong investment for all three of these stakeholder groups -- students, taxpayers, and society -- and creates value from multiple perspectives.

Economic Impact Study - Main Report

Survey Results

Key NOCCCD findings include:

  • We add $2 billion in total income to Orange County
  • We support 19,769 jobs (one out of every 118 jobs in Orange Country)

For every dollar invested in NOCCCD:

  • Students gain $6.20 in lifetime earnings
  • Taxpayers gain $2 in added tax revenue and public sector savings
  • Society gains $11.30 in added income and social savings