El Camino Community College District

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2024 Average Net Price

$8,837

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

21,664

36.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

41.8%

869 Graduates

About

El Camino Community College District is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at El Camino Community College District were Liberal Arts & Sciences (581 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (304 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (303 degrees).

In 2024, 3,781 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at El Camino Community College District. 55.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,881 degrees), 3.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (570 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at El Camino Community College District is $1,104, which is $−7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at El Camino Community College District is $1,104, which is $7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,837.

In 2024, 53% of undergraduate students attending El Camino Community College District received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at El Camino Community College District was $1,104. The cost of tuition at El Camino Community College District is $−7,056 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of El Camino Community College District (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,837

2024 Value

17.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 El Camino Community College District had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,837. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of El Camino Community College District grew by 17.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of El Camino Community College District (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$19,431

Room and Board

$2,136

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at El Camino Community College District was of $19,431 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.26% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,136. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at El Camino Community College District (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53% of undergraduate students at El Camino Community College District received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 10.2% with respect to 2023, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at El Camino Community College District (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

El Camino Community College District had a total enrollment of 21,664 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at El Camino Community College District is 7,829 students and the part-time enrollment is 13,835. This means that 36.1% of students enrolled at El Camino Community College District are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at El Camino Community College District, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Black or African American, 11.4% White, 10.3% Asian, 1.22% Two or More Races, 0.332% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.314% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at El Camino Community College District in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21.8%) and White Male (7.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at El Camino Community College District in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21,664 students. The full-time enrollment at El Camino Community College District is 7,829 and the part-time enrollment is 13,835. This means that 36.1% of students enrolled at El Camino Community College District are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at El Camino Community College District (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at El Camino Community College District was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), El Camino Community College District had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at El Camino Community College District (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
9,611 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,560 enrolled students
White
2,475 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at El Camino Community College District is 44.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Black or African American, 11.4% White, 10.3% Asian, 1.22% Two or More Races, 0.332% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.314% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4,033 students (18.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 449 more women than men received degrees from El Camino Community College District. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at El Camino Community College District is hispanic or latino (1,881 degrees awarded). There were 3.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (570 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at El Camino Community College District is Liberal Arts & Sciences (581 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (304 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (303 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at El Camino Community College District, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (165 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (140 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (303 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at El Camino Community College District are Elementary & middle school teachers (181,128 people), Other managers (166,482 people), Postsecondary teachers (147,121 people), Software developers (128,201 people), and Secondary school teachers (112,603 people).

The most specialized majors at El Camino Community College District in 2024 are Human Sciences (165 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (140 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (303 degrees), Math & Statistics (96 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (976 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at El Camino Community College District are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at El Camino Community College District are Human Sciences (165 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (140 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (303 degrees), Math & Statistics (96 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (976 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at El Camino Community College District are Elementary & secondary schools (435,832 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (293,558 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (221,477 people), Computer Systems Design (189,627 people), and Scientific research & development services (95,899 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by El Camino Community College District.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
103 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
19 degrees awarded
Paralegal
14 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at El Camino Community College District was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 103 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at El Camino Community College District according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,666

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,115

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,666 degrees were awarded to men at El Camino Community College District, which is 0.788 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,115).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at El Camino Community College District by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 249 degrees were awarded to men at El Camino Community College District in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.571 times less than the 436 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 436 degrees were awarded to men at El Camino Community College District in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.75 times more than the 249 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 22% of students graduating from El Camino Community College District completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (76.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at El Camino Community College District is Female and Asian (76.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 73.9% of graduates (637 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
1,881 degrees awarded
White
570 degrees awarded
Asian
545 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at El Camino Community College District is hispanic or latino (1,881 degrees awarded). There were 3.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (570 degrees).

4.15% of degree recipients (157 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,532 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,328 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,158 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at El Camino Community College District is hispanic or latino female (1,532 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1,328 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, El Camino Community College District had a total salary expenditure of 317M. El Camino Community College District employs 322 Instructors. Most academics at El Camino Community College District are Female Instructor (171), and Male Instructor (151).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at El Camino Community College District are: Office and Administrative Support, with 176 employees, Service, with 91 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 66 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.73M - Federal
$57.1M - State
$9.8M - Local

As of 2024, El Camino Community College District received $3.73M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $57.1M from state grants and contracts, and $9.8M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$145M

2024 Salaries

26.2%

growth from 2023

In 2024, El Camino Community College District paid a median of $145M in salaries, which represents 45.5% of their overall expenditure ($317M) and a 26.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.39% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 30.1% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$43M

Instructional Salaries

322

Number of Employees

In 2024, El Camino Community College District paid a total of $43M to 322 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at El Camino Community College District were Office and Administrative Support with 176 employees, Service with 91 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 66 employees.

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