American Career College-Los Angeles
Tel:
(949)783-4800
School Highlights
- American Career College-Los Angeles serves 1,613 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- American Career College-Los Angeles is one of 51 community colleges within Los Angeles County, CA.
- The nearest community college to American Career College-Los Angeles is West Coast University-Los Angeles (0.0 miles away).
Top Placements
American Career College-Los Angeles places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
| American Career College-Los Angeles | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 55 staff | 97 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 9 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 1,613 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,613 students | 1,613 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | - |
| % Asian | 8% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 67% | 37% |
| % Black | 14% | 7% |
| % White | 5% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 2% | - |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 63% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,900 | $34,600 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 78% | 78% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,750 | $5,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 85% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to American Career College-Los Angeles is West Coast University-Los Angeles (0.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- West Coast University-Los AngelesPrivate, for profit1,659 students | 0.00 Mi12215 Victory Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818)299-5500 0.001,659 - Los Angeles City CollegePublic18,756 students | 0.70 Mi855 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323)953-4000 0.7018,756 - Bryan University (Los Angeles)Private, for profit1,358 students | 1.40 Mi3580 Wilshire blvd suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213)484-8850 1.401,358 - ICDC CollegePublic2,811 students | 1.60 Mi6812 Pacific Blvd.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(310)482-6996 1.602,811 - Los Angeles Film SchoolPublic2,284 students | 2.40 Mi6363 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(877)952-3456 2.402,284
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