At a glance
Average net price
$10,261
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
29.2%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
11,198
In-state tuition
$1,238
Out-of-state tuition
$10,572
Cost of attendance
$18,924
Median earnings (10y)
$36,190
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (57% of credentials).
- STEM6%
- Health13%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts57%
- Social sciences13%
- Trades & services3%
- Liberal arts37.3%~4,181 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions13.3%~1,492 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business8.3%~924 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~731 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~721 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~627 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.9%~437 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~427 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology2.8%~314 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.8%~314 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.0%~221 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal1.3%~150 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~143 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~116 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.0%~113 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.7%~74 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education0.3%~34 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.1%~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare 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 | 1,445 | $31,247 | $9,545 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 986 | — | $8,750 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 443 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 267 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 211 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 193 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 175 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 174 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 129 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 109 | $82,838 | $13,993 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 100 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 79 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Undergraduate certificate | 60 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Associate's | 60 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Associate's | 57 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 56 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 55 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 53 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 47 | — | — |
| Real Estate. | Undergraduate certificate | 43 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
| Music. | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Undergraduate certificate | 38 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 38 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 37 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 31 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 30 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Associate's | 28 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Physics. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 25 | $77,642 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 20 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
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 Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles City College is a large institution located in Los Angeles, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 11,198 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Los Angeles City College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $10,261 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 $18,924 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 29.2%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $36,190 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Los Angeles City College confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (57% of credentials), health (13% of credentials), social sciences (13% 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 Los Angeles, California (city), Los Angeles City 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 Los Angeles City College
Q.How much does Los Angeles City College cost?
The average net price at Los Angeles City College is $10,261 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $18,924.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Los Angeles City College?
Los Angeles City College has a 6-year graduation rate of 29.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Los Angeles City College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Los Angeles City College graduate earns $36,190 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Los Angeles City 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 Los Angeles City College located?
Los Angeles City College is located in Los Angeles, California (ZIP 90029).
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 Los Angeles City College at their official website.