Los Angeles City College

www.lacitycollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,196

2023 Average Net Price

$8,834

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.265%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

14,076

19.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

24%

163 Graduates

About

Los Angeles City College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Los Angeles City College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (649 degrees awarded), Computer & Information Systems Security (8 degrees), and Child Care & Support Services Management (8 degrees).

In 2023, 2,879 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Los Angeles City College. 63.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,480 degrees), 2.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (526 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Los Angeles City College is $1,196, which is $−7,057 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Los Angeles City College was 0.265%, corresponding to 1 out of the 378 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Los Angeles City College is $1,196, which is $7,057 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,834.

In 2023, 55% of undergraduate students attending Los Angeles City College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,196

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Los Angeles City College was $1,196. The cost of tuition at Los Angeles City College is $−7,057 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Los Angeles City College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,834

2023 Value

15.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Los Angeles City College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,834. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Los Angeles City College grew by 15.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Los Angeles City College (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

$17,784

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Los Angeles City College was of $17,784 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Los Angeles City College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Los Angeles City College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.78% with respect to 2022, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Los Angeles City College (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.265%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Los Angeles City College was 0.265%, which represents 1 out of the 378 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Los Angeles City College had a total enrollment of 14,076 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Los Angeles City College is 2,767 students and the part-time enrollment is 11,309. This means that 19.7% of students enrolled at Los Angeles City College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Los Angeles City College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% White, 9.63% Asian, 8.26% Black or African American, 3.37% Two or More Races, 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0853% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Los Angeles City College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (27.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.1%) and White Female (9.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

19.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Los Angeles City College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,076 students. The full-time enrollment at Los Angeles City College is 2,767 and the part-time enrollment is 11,309. This means that 19.7% of students enrolled at Los Angeles City College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Los Angeles City College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 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 Los Angeles City College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Los Angeles City College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Los Angeles City College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
7,630 enrolled students
White
2,691 enrolled students
Asian
1,356 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Los Angeles City College is 54.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% White, 9.63% Asian, 8.26% Black or African American, 3.37% Two or More Races, 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0853% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 380 students (2.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 803 more women than men received degrees from Los Angeles City College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Los Angeles City College is hispanic or latino (1,480 degrees awarded). There were 2.81 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (526 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Los Angeles City College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (649 degrees awarded), followed by Computer & Information Systems Security (8 degrees) and Child Care & Support Services Management (8 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Los Angeles City College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (119 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (176 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,155 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 Los Angeles City College are Elementary & middle school teachers (235,550 people), Other managers (172,521 people), Secondary school teachers (116,140 people), Postsecondary teachers (110,207 people), and Graphic designers (98,090 people).

The most specialized majors at Los Angeles City College in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (119 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (176 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,155 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (237 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (159 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Los Angeles City College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Los Angeles City College are Language & Linguistics (119 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (176 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,155 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (237 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (159 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Los Angeles City College are Elementary & secondary schools (347,134 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (142,785 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,382 people), Computer Systems Design (76,136 people), and Outpatient care centers (49,647 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Los Angeles City College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
348 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
237 degrees awarded
Humanistic Studies
158 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Los Angeles City College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 348 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Los Angeles City College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,038

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,841

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,038 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles City College, which is 0.564 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,841).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Los Angeles City College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 348 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.536 times less than the 649 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 649 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles City College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.86 times more than the 348 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 11% of students graduating from Los Angeles City College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (41.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Los Angeles City College is Female and Black or African American (41.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 2.45% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,480 degrees awarded
White
526 degrees awarded
Asian
376 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Los Angeles City College is hispanic or latino (1,480 degrees awarded). There were 2.81 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (526 degrees).

3.33% of degree recipients (96 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
969 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
511 degrees awarded
White Female
327 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Los Angeles City College is hispanic or latino female (969 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (511 degrees).

Operations

Los Angeles City College employs 146 Instructors. Most academics at Los Angeles City College are Female Instructor (80), and Male Instructor (66).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Los Angeles City College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 113 employees, Service, with 56 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$18.5M - Federal
$12.5M - State
$7.99M - Local

As of 2023, Los Angeles City College received $18.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $12.5M from state grants and contracts, and $7.99M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$63.2M

2023 Salaries

8.68%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Los Angeles City College paid a median of $63.2M in salaries, a 8.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.92% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.48% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.3M

Instructional Salaries

146

Number of Employees

In 2023, Los Angeles City College paid a total of $20.3M to 146 employees working as instructors, which represents 32% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

146 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

113 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Los Angeles City College was Instructor with 146 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Los Angeles City College were Office and Administrative Support with 113 employees, Service with 56 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Los Angeles City College was Female Instructor with 80 employees, and Male Instructor with 66 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Los Angeles City College.

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