Los Angeles Southwest College

Los Angeles, California · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$5,964

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

34.1%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

3,706

In-state tuition

$1,238

Out-of-state tuition

$10,572

Cost of attendance

$13,624

Median earnings (10y)

$32,172

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

19 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (75% of credentials).

  • STEM2%
  • Health4%
  • Business6%
  • Humanities & arts75%
  • Social sciences9%
  • Trades & services4%

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

30 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.Associate's861$26,633$13,870
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Undergraduate certificate581
Biological and Physical Sciences.Associate's250
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's72
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's66
Psychology, General.Associate's63
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's50
Sociology.Associate's48
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's47
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate38
Business/Commerce, General.Associate's33
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate25
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate certificate22
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Undergraduate certificate13
Physics.Associate's13
Political Science and Government.Associate's12
Biology, General.Associate's11
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Associate's10
English Language and Literature, General.Associate's10
Mathematics.Associate's9
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Undergraduate certificate9
Communication and Media Studies.Associate's8
Real Estate.Undergraduate certificate8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's7
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.Undergraduate certificate7
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.Associate's6
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate6
Fine and Studio Arts.Associate's6
Computer Programming.Associate's5
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Associate's5

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 Southwest College

Los Angeles Southwest College is a mid-sized institution located in Los Angeles, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 3,706 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Interdisciplinary, Business.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Los Angeles Southwest College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $5,964 per year, which is very affordable 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 $13,624 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 34.1%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $32,172 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Los Angeles Southwest College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Interdisciplinary, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (75% of credentials), social sciences (9% of credentials), business (6% 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 (suburb), Los Angeles Southwest 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 Southwest College

Q.How much does Los Angeles Southwest College cost?

The average net price at Los Angeles Southwest College is $5,964 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,624.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Los Angeles Southwest College?

Los Angeles Southwest College has a 6-year graduation rate of 34.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Los Angeles Southwest College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Los Angeles Southwest College graduate earns $32,172 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Los Angeles Southwest 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 Southwest College located?

Los Angeles Southwest College is located in Los Angeles, California (ZIP 90047).

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 Southwest College at their official website.