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Los Angeles City College

Public Los Angeles, CA · Urban · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
27%
Graduation Rate
$36,190
Earnings (10yr)
$10,261
Net Price
11,198
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Overview

Los Angeles City College serves nearly 12,000 students. With a graduation rate of 27%, it presents challenges for those seeking timely completion. Yet, it remains a significant hub for diverse programs, attracting students interested in fields like Health Professions and the Arts.

According to Opportunity Insights data, Los Angeles City College does not report specific mobility metrics. However, the earnings potential for graduates stands at $36,190 after ten years. This suggests that while many students may face barriers, those who persist can still find pathways to financial stability.

Attending LACC costs an average of $10,261 per year, with a median debt of $12,750. The college caters well to students seeking affordable education, particularly those who are eligible for Pell Grants, which apply to 26% of the student body. Those who thrive here often pursue practical degrees in high-demand fields, balancing affordability with career-focused training.

How Los Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation27%Earnings 10yr$36KNet Price$10KRetention67%Median Debt$13KPell Grant Rate26%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$10K$0-30K$10K$30-48K$12K$48-75K

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,238
In-State Tuition
$10,572
Out-of-State
$10,261
Avg Net Price
$12,750
Median Debt
26%
Pell Grant Rate
4%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$9,814
Family Income $0–$30K
$10,076
Family Income $30K–$48K
$11,783
Family Income $48K–$75K

Graduate Outcomes

$28,854
6 Years After Entry
$32,385
8 Years
$36,190
10 Years
0.35x
Debt-to-Earnings
40%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$28,854 6yr $32,385 8yr $36,190 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.79
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.08
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.3%
Volunteering Rate
0.78
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 67%
Full-Time Faculty 35%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,693
Diversity Index 0.68
First-Gen Students 59%

Top Programs

Humanities 37%
Health Professions 13%
Business & Marketing 8%
Visual & Performing Arts 6%
Computer Science & IT 4%
Psychology 3%
Social Sciences 3%
Communications 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
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
57%
White
21%
Hispanic
51%
Black
9%
Asian
9%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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