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Private for-profit, 4-Year
Pasadena, CA

Los Angeles College of Music

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

Annual Tuition

$25,650

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

81.4%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

40.7%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$31,758

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Los Angeles College of Music is a distinguished Private for-profit, 4-Year institution located in Pasadena, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $25,650, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 40.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$102,600

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

58.4 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$1,758

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$85,020

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

-$67,440

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 41%

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. Median graduate debt at Los Angeles College of Music is $27,938.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
39.7%
60.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

International
40.8%
White
29.6%
Hispanic
14.6%
Black
5.2%
Asian
4.1%
Unknown
3.0%
Two or more
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
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

$25,650

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$36,635
$30k - $48k$45,328
$48k - $75k$41,755
$75k+$37,778

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$27,938
Pell Grant Recipients26.1%
Using Federal Loans37.2%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment52.7%

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

* 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

68.5%

Success

40.7%

In-State Cost

$25,650

Age 25+ Students

13.1%

Carnegie Class

Special Focus: Other Technology

Working at 6yr

50 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

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

Property Crimes

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

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