At a glance
Average net price
$10,852
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
36.8%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
27,753
In-state tuition
$1,238
Out-of-state tuition
$10,572
Cost of attendance
$19,193
Median earnings (10y)
$42,006
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
29 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (36%), social sciences (29%), trades & services (17%).
- STEM3%
- Health5%
- Business9%
- Humanities & arts36%
- Social sciences29%
- Trades & services17%
- Liberal arts25.9%~7,182 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences18.3%~5,065 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~4,216 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business8.5%~2,365 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~1,524 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~1,329 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,099 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology3.7%~1,016 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~516 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education1.8%~486 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture1.4%~380 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal1.4%~375 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science1.2%~336 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~319 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~261 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~233 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication0.8%~230 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.5%~136 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~128 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.4%~105 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~103 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~80 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.2%~61 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~58 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering0.1%~36 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Science tech0.1%~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 3,042 | $25,942 | $5,701 |
| Social Sciences, General. | Associate's | 1,946 | $24,257 | $5,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 818 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 734 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 609 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 549 | $26,151 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 439 | — | $6,685 |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 433 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 407 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Undergraduate certificate | 309 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 303 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 219 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 154 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 139 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 137 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 128 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 112 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 98 | — | — |
| Real Estate. | Undergraduate certificate | 93 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 84 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Undergraduate certificate | 81 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 81 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 78 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Undergraduate certificate | 76 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 75 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Undergraduate certificate | 73 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 67 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Associate's | 63 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 62 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 61 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 60 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 60 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 60 | $38,934 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 57 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Associate's | 55 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 51 | $60,575 | $14,834 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 49 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 48 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About East Los Angeles College
East Los Angeles College is a very large institution located in Monterey Park, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 27,753 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Social sciences, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at East Los Angeles College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $10,852 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,238 for in-state students and $10,572 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,193 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 36.8%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $42,006 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
East Los Angeles College confers degrees and certificates across 29 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Social sciences, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (36% of credentials), social sciences (29% of credentials), trades & services (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Monterey Park, California (suburb), East Los Angeles College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about East Los Angeles College
Q.How much does East Los Angeles College cost?
The average net price at East Los Angeles College is $10,852 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,193.
Q.What is the graduation rate at East Los Angeles College?
East Los Angeles College has a 6-year graduation rate of 36.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do East Los Angeles College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median East Los Angeles College graduate earns $42,006 per year.
Q.What is tuition at East Los Angeles College?
Published tuition is $1,238 in-state and $10,572 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is East Los Angeles College located?
East Los Angeles College is located in Monterey Park, California (ZIP 91754).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with East Los Angeles College at their official website.