- Los Angeles Trade-Technical College is a comprehensive, public community college offering learner centered associate degree and certificate programs to students who reflect the global diversity of the Los Angeles region. The college offers a unique education that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and applied learning experiences.
School Highlights
Los Angeles Trade Technical College serves 12,519 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 44:1 is same as the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 12,519 students
- In-state tuition: $1,220
- Out-state tuition: $6,810
- Student-teacher ratio: 44:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Los Angeles Trade Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 285 teachers has declined by 46% over five years.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1925
Total Faculty
285 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Los Angeles Trade Technical College has grown by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 44:1 has increased from 24:1 over five years.
The Los Angeles Trade Technical College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,519 students
6,850 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
3,172 students
1,034 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
9,347 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
12,519 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,172 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9,347 students
5,850 students
% Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
69%
46%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
14%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
9%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$42,277
$46,345
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,220 is less than the state average of $1,238. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,810 is more than the state average of $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,220
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,810
$6,634
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,272
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Founded in 1925 as the Frank Wiggins Trade School, Trade-Tech is the oldest of the nine, public two-year colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District. Trade-Tech is unique in that approximately two-thirds of its instructional facilities are devoted to career education. The college consists of 12 major buildings with approximately 780,561 gross square feet and 586 assignable square footage. The facilities include an athletic field which serves as a recreation area for community members during evening and on weekends. The college's Grand Theater hosts both college and community events. Degrees granted includes Associate in Arts Associate in Science and Certificates of Completion in selected vocational programs. Courses Offered includes all academic courses required for transfer to a four-year college or university as well as nearly 90 different occupational programs, some of which can be completed in little as one year. Our programs are rigorous, technologically current, and designed to promote student success in Vocational/technical education, Career and workforce advancement, University transfer, Life long learning, and Participation in our democratic society. The college is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and fully approved under the regulations of the California State Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Los Angeles Trade Technical College cost?
Los Angeles Trade Technical College's tuition is approximately $1,220 for In-State students and $6,810 for Out-State students.
What is Los Angeles Trade Technical College's ranking?
Los Angeles Trade Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is Los Angeles Trade Technical College located?
Los Angeles Trade Technical College is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in South Los Angeles.
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