Los Angeles College of Music

www.lacm.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,450

2021 Average Net Price

$37,187

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

83%

388 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

251

94% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

58.8%

10 Graduates

About

Los Angeles College of Music is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Los Angeles College of Music were Music Theory & Composition (13 degrees awarded), Music Technology (13 degrees), and Stringed Instruments (6 degrees).

In 2021, 74 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Los Angeles College of Music. 33.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 66.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (26 degrees), 2.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Los Angeles College of Music is $24,450, which is $9,950 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Los Angeles College of Music is $24,450, which is $9,950 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $37,187.

In 2021, 60% of undergraduate students attending Los Angeles College of Music received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,450

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Los Angeles College of Music was $24,450. The cost of tuition at Los Angeles College of Music is $9,950 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$37,187

2021 Value

1.69%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Los Angeles College of Music had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $37,187. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Los Angeles College of Music grew by 1.69%.

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

$16,578

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Los Angeles College of Music was of $16,578 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 10.2% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Los Angeles College of Music received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.09% with respect to 2020, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Los Angeles College of Music was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 43 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.

Admissions

Los Angeles College of Music received 388 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 59% annual growth. Out of those 388 applicants, 322 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83% acceptance rate.

There were 251 students enrolled at Los Angeles College of Music in 2021.

Los Angeles College of Music has an overall enrollment yield of 19.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

322

Accepted Out of 388

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Los Angeles College of Music was 83% (322 admissions from 388 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 77%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 59%, while admissions grew by 71.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Los Angeles College of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Los Angeles College of Music had a total enrollment of 251 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Los Angeles College of Music is 236 students and the part-time enrollment is 15. This means that 94% of students enrolled at Los Angeles College of Music are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Los Angeles College of Music, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.1% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.97% Black or African American, 4.78% Asian, 2.79% Two or More Races, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.398% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Los Angeles College of Music in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (19.9%), followed by White Female (14%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Los Angeles College of Music in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 251 students. The full-time enrollment at Los Angeles College of Music is 236 and the part-time enrollment is 15. This means that 94% of students enrolled at Los Angeles College of Music are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 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 College of Music was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Los Angeles College of Music had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
88 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
38 enrolled students
Black or African American
20 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Los Angeles College of Music is 35.1% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 7.97% Black or African American, 4.78% Asian, 2.79% Two or More Races, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.398% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 5 students (1.99%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 24 fewer women than men received degrees from Los Angeles College of Music. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Los Angeles College of Music is white (26 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Los Angeles College of Music is Music Theory & Composition (13 degrees awarded), followed by Music Technology (13 degrees) and Stringed Instruments (6 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Los Angeles College of Music, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (74 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Los Angeles College of Music are Graphic designers (87,801 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (81,019 people), Other managers (71,519 people), Other designers (59,060 people), and Postsecondary teachers (53,913 people).

The most specialized majors at Los Angeles College of Music in 2021 are Visual & Performing Arts (74 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 College of Music are Surgeons, Physicians, Credit analysts, Economists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Los Angeles College of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (74 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 College of Music are Elementary & secondary schools (169,855 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (117,241 people), Computer Systems Design (65,551 people), Specialized design services (59,386 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (47,766 people).

The most specialized majors at Los Angeles College of Music are Visual & Performing Arts (74 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Music Theory & Composition
13 degree-majors awarded
Music Technology
13 degree-majors awarded
Stringed Instruments
6 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Los Angeles College of Music was Music Theory & Composition with 13 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles College of Music, which is 1.96 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (25).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles College of Music in Music Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Los Angeles College of Music in Music Theory & Composition, which is 2 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Los Angeles College of Music is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded
Asian
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Los Angeles College of Music is white (26 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

1.35% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
17 degrees awarded
White Female
9 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Los Angeles College of Music is white male (17 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (9 degrees).

Operations

Los Angeles College of Music employs 10 No academic ranks. Most academics at Los Angeles College of Music are Male No academic rank (7), and Female No academic rank (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Los Angeles College of Music are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 16 employees, Sales and related, with 5 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.57M

2021 Salaries

10.3%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Los Angeles College of Music paid a median of $3.57M in salaries, a 10.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$516k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Los Angeles College of Music paid a total of $516k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Los Angeles College of Music was No academic rank with 10 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Los Angeles College of Music were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees, Sales and related with 5 employees, and Management with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Los Angeles College of Music was Male No academic rank with 7 employees, and Female No academic rank with 3 employees.

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