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Private for-profit, 2-Year
Los Angeles, CA

American Career College-Los Angeles

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$39,050

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

68.4%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$38,430

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

American Career College-Los Angeles is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Los Angeles, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $39,050, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 68.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$78,100

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

9.3 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$8,430

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$6,200

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$90,500

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at American Career College-Los Angeles is $9,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
76.8%
23.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
63.3%
Black
12.5%
Asian
12.1%
White
6.4%
Two or more
4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Unknown
0.3%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$39,050

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$26,493
$30k - $48k$26,885
$48k - $75k$31,335
$75k+$30,911

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$9,500
Pell Grant Recipients58.9%
Using Federal Loans61.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment34.2%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$5,377
Pell Grant Recipients60.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

74.6%

Success

68.4%

In-State Cost

$39,050

Age 25+ Students

55.4%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 10

Working at 6yr

4,153 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Los Angeles (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Los Angeles (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Los Angeles

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$1,777

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$2,006

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$2,544

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.