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El Camino Community College District

Public Torrance, CA · Suburban · Far West · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
39%
Graduation Rate
$41,589
Earnings (10yr)
$5,968
Net Price
19,210
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Overview

El Camino Community College District serves over 19,200 students, making it a key player in California's community college landscape. Its affordable net price of $5,968 makes higher education accessible for many.

Data from Opportunity Insights indicates that students at El Camino have varying outcomes, with a graduation rate of 39%. While specific mobility rates are unavailable, the college's diverse programs in Humanities, Business, Health Professions, and Social Sciences suggest potential pathways for upward mobility for its graduates.

Students who thrive here are often those seeking a supportive environment to explore their interests before transferring to four-year institutions or entering the workforce. With a median earning of $41,589 after ten years, graduates can expect a reasonable return on their investment, especially considering the low cost of attendance.

How El Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation39%Earnings 10yr$42KNet Price$6KRetention73%Pell Grant Rate27%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$4K$0-30K$5K$30-48K$8K$48-75K$13K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,144
In-State Tuition
$7,630
Out-of-State
$5,968
Avg Net Price
27%
Pell Grant Rate
0%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$4,319
Family Income $0–$30K
$5,149
Family Income $30K–$48K
$8,298
Family Income $48K–$75K
$12,869
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$30,790
6 Years After Entry
$37,120
8 Years
$41,589
10 Years
42%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$30,790 6yr $37,120 8yr $41,589 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.07
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.10
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
2.9%
Volunteering Rate
0.92
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 73%
Full-Time Faculty 35%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,998
Diversity Index 0.76
First-Gen Students 57%

Top Programs

Humanities 26%
Business & Marketing 10%
Health Professions 7%
Social Sciences 7%
Psychology 6%
Criminal Justice 4%
Physical Sciences 4%
Communications 3%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
56%
White
11%
Hispanic
45%
Black
12%
Asian
10%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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