Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
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Tel:
(323) 409-5911
- 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 212 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 45:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Top Placements
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 35 staff | 134 staff |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 99% | 67% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $12,093 | $10,063 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $7,410 | $5,500 |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health is FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles (3.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los AngelesPrivate for-profit2,221 students | 3.00 Mi919 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 624-1200 3.002,221 - Platt College-Los AngelesPrivate for-profit570 students | 3.70 Mi1000 South Fremont Avenue, A10
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 300-5444 3.70570 - East Los Angeles CollegePublic35,403 students | 3.80 Mi1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 265-8650 3.8035,403 - 13,357 students | 3.90 Mi400 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 763-7000 3.9013,357 - American Career College-Los AngelesPrivate for-profit1,284 students | 4.80 Mi4021 Rosewood Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(949) 783-4800 4.801,284
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