Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles, California · Public, 2-year

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%

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.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate certificate1,445$31,247$9,545
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's986$8,750
Biological and Physical Sciences.Associate's443
Psychology, General.Associate's267
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's211
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate193
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Undergraduate certificate175
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's174
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's129
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's109$82,838$13,993
Business/Commerce, General.Undergraduate certificate100
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Undergraduate certificate79
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Undergraduate certificate60
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Associate's60
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Associate's57
Legal Support Services.Associate's56
Fine and Studio Arts.Associate's55
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's53
Mathematics.Associate's47
Real Estate.Undergraduate certificate43
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Associate's40
Music.Associate's40
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Undergraduate certificate38
English Language and Literature, General.Associate's38
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate37
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Associate's31
Political Science and Government.Associate's30
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate29
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Associate's28
Communication and Media Studies.Associate's27
Physics.Associate's27
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate26
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's25$77,642
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's24
Computer Programming.Undergraduate certificate23
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Undergraduate certificate23
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Undergraduate certificate22
Computer Science.Associate's21
Economics.Associate's20
Chemistry.Associate's17

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.