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Public, 2-Year
Wilmington, CA

Los Angeles Harbor College

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

Annual Tuition

$1,238

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

32.5%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$41,133

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Los Angeles Harbor College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Wilmington, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $1,238, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 32.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$2,476

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.2 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$11,133

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$108,854

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$220,184

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 33%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

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.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
59.7%
40.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
58.5%
White
15.7%
Black
11.0%
Asian
7.8%
Two or more
3.6%
Unknown
2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
International
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

10

Burglary

6

Theft

3

Assault

1

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$1,238

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$10,367
$30k - $48k$11,267
$48k - $75k$12,940
$75k+$15,961

Debt & Financial Aid

Pell Grant Recipients22.8%
Using Federal Loans0.6%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment39.6%

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

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$6,270
Avg. Federal Grant$5,638
Avg. Pell Grant$5,134
Avg. State/Local Grant$2,010
Students Receiving Grants75.0%
Pell Grant Recipients23.0%

* 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

73.2%

Success

32.5%

In-State Cost

$1,238

Age 25+ Students

35.2%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 2

Working at 6yr

1,779 students

Local City Insights

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