- At Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health, the potential for career advancement and growth for professional nurses is greater than ever before. The range and variety of specialty areas are broad. The compensation and benefits, as well as the diverse opportunities for continuing education and professional growth make nursing a most attractive career. Through a community based educational program with access to outstanding clinical facilities, we are helping today's student to prepare for complex challenges facing tomorrow's nurse.
School Highlights
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health serves 204 students
The college's student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than 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: 204 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 42% over five years.
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
(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
Total Faculty
26 staff
72 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Student Body
The student population of Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
204 students
6,850 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
44:1
# Part-Time Students
204 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
204 students
2,055 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
204 students
5,850 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
24%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
54%
46%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
6%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
9%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$121,652
$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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010)
99%
67%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,290
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,410
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The School of Nursing founded in 1895, was called the College Training School. It was a twenty-four month hospital-based program under the direction of the County Hospital and the College of Medicine of the University of Southern California. The training program shifted from the College of Medicine to the County Hospital and was officially approved by the County Board of Supervisors in 1901 and titled the Los Angeles County Hospital College of Nursing. With the re-titling of the hospital as the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center in 1968, the School was renamed the Los Angeles County Medical Center School of Nursing. The name, the Los Angeles County Medical Center School of Nursing, was retained when the college was granted initial accreditation status by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 1995 and was authorized to grant Associate Degrees. In 1998 the Board of Supervisors approved renaming the institution the Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health to reflect its expanded educational role. The School has a main campus at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center and a satellite campus at Olive View - UCLA Medical Center, Sylmar. The Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health offers a two-year hospital based Associate Degree Nursing program. Classes are admitted in the Fall and Spring. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become registered nurses. The College is located on the premises of the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center and utilizes its wide range of clinical facilities within the County and community areas. The College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The College is authorized as a Junior College to grant 2 year academic degrees. The School of Nursing is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health's ranking?
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
In what neighborhood is Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health located?
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health is located in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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