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Los Angeles Mission College

Public Sylmar, CA · Urban · Far West · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
20%
Graduation Rate
$39,834
Earnings (10yr)
$13,380
Net Price
7,999
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Overview

Los Angeles Mission College serves nearly 8,000 students, with a graduation rate of just 20%. This low rate highlights the challenges many face in completing their degrees. However, it also points to the need for strong support systems for students navigating their educational journeys.

According to recent data from Opportunity Insights, the economic mobility rates for graduates from Los Angeles Mission College are not widely reported. However, the 10-year earnings average for graduates stands at $39,834, suggesting that while many students may struggle to complete their programs, those who do find pathways to modest economic improvement.

The net price for attending Los Angeles Mission College is $13,380, with median debt at $12,678. This makes it a relatively affordable option for students, especially those eligible for Pell Grants, which represent 21% of the student body. Students in fields like Humanities, Culinary & Personal Services, Health Professions, Business & Marketing, and Psychology may find the most success here, as these programs align with local job markets and student interests.

How Los Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation20%Earnings 10yr$40KNet Price$13KMedian Debt$13KPell Grant Rate21%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$13K$0-30K$13K$30-48K$15K$48-75K

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,238
In-State Tuition
$10,572
Out-of-State
$13,380
Avg Net Price
$12,678
Median Debt
21%
Pell Grant Rate
1%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$12,586
Family Income $0–$30K
$12,673
Family Income $30K–$48K
$15,149
Family Income $48K–$75K

Graduate Outcomes

$34,437
6 Years After Entry
$37,621
8 Years
$39,834
10 Years
0.32x
Debt-to-Earnings
47%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$34,437 6yr $37,621 8yr $39,834 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.74
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.09
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
2.3%
Volunteering Rate
0.85
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Full-Time Faculty 27%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,994
Diversity Index 0.47
First-Gen Students 70%

Top Programs

Humanities 40%
Culinary & Personal Services 7%
Health Professions 7%
Business & Marketing 4%
Psychology 3%
Computer Science & IT 3%
Social Sciences 3%
Visual & Performing Arts 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
59%
White
15%
Hispanic
71%
Black
5%
Asian
4%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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