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Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Public Los Angeles, CA · Urban · Far West · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
31%
Graduation Rate
$35,233
Earnings (10yr)
$12,323
Net Price
9,998
Enrollment

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Overview

Nearly 10,000 students attend Los Angeles Trade Technical College, making it a hub for vocational education in the heart of Los Angeles. The college focuses on practical skills that lead directly to employment in high-demand fields.

Graduates earn an average of $35,233 within ten years of completing their programs. With a graduation rate of 31%, many students find their path to success through hands-on training in areas like mechanics, culinary arts, and health professions. However, the economic mobility data is not available, making it difficult to assess long-term outcomes for all students.

The net price of attending is $12,323, with median debt at $10,500. Students who thrive here are often those seeking direct career preparation without the burden of excessive debt. The college serves a diverse population, with 32% of students receiving Pell Grants, indicating a strong commitment to supporting low-income learners.

How Los Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation31%Earnings 10yr$35KNet Price$12KRetention65%Median Debt$11KPell Grant Rate32%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$12K$0-30K$12K$30-48K$14K$48-75K$17K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,238
In-State Tuition
$10,572
Out-of-State
$12,323
Avg Net Price
$10,500
Median Debt
32%
Pell Grant Rate
1%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$11,716
Family Income $0–$30K
$12,210
Family Income $30K–$48K
$14,008
Family Income $48K–$75K
$17,270
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$31,801
6 Years After Entry
$32,971
8 Years
$35,233
10 Years
0.3x
Debt-to-Earnings
36%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$31,801 6yr $32,971 8yr $35,233 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.43
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.19
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
2.3%
Volunteering Rate
0.75
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 65%
Full-Time Faculty 38%
Faculty Salary (mo) $13,213
Diversity Index 0.44
First-Gen Students 61%

Top Programs

Humanities 20%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 19%
Culinary & Personal Services 12%
Construction Trades 11%
Health Professions 10%
Business & Marketing 3%
Visual & Performing Arts 3%
Precision Production 3%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Certificate
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
48%
White
6%
Hispanic
73%
Black
14%
Asian
3%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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