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West Los Angeles College

Culver City, California. 7,284 undergraduates.

25%Graduation rate46 pts below the national median for similar colleges (71%)
$5,238Average net price per year70% below the national median for similar colleges ($17,716)
$45,826Median earnings 10 years after starting25% above the national median for similar colleges ($36,576)
$12,970Median debt at graduation37% above the national median for similar colleges ($9,500)
Our read

Graduates' median debt ($12,970) equals 28% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($45,826).

What families actually pay

Under $30,000$5,214
$30,000–$48,000$5,306
$48,001–$75,000$1,872
$75,001–$110,000$11,187

Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.

Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $1,238 in-state, $11,040 out-of-state.

Do students finish, and what do they earn?

MeasureThis collegeSimilar colleges nationally
Graduation rate25%71%
Return for second year—77%
Median earnings, 6 years after starting$40,712$33,491
Median earnings, 10 years after starting$45,826$36,576
Median debt at graduation$12,970$9,500

Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly certificates).

Programs and what graduates earn

67 programs reported
ProgramGraduates / yrMedian earnings, 1 yrMedian earnings, 5 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations67—$63,045—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities521—$62,328—
Criminal Justice and Corrections33—$53,228—
Natural Resources Conservation and Research4———
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies3———
Communication and Media Studies10———
Computer and Information Sciences, General6———
Computer Science5———
Computer Software and Media Applications6———
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications15———
Engineering, General3———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5———
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services2———
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services42———
Non-Professional Legal Studies6———
Legal Support Services35———
English Language and Literature, General6———
Biology, General4———
Mathematics9———
Biological and Physical Sciences31———
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness17———
Philosophy1———
Physics8———
Psychology, General40———
Fire Protection2———
Anthropology4———
Economics10———
Political Science and Government12———
Sociology43———
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians21———
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft3———
Fine and Studio Arts14———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General64———
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions12———
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services16———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions5———
Business/Commerce, General7———
Accounting and Related Services9———
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations4———
Hospitality Administration/Management5———
Real Estate10———
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations2———
History7———

Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.

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Quick answers

How much does West Los Angeles College cost per year?
The average net price at West Los Angeles College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $5,238 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much do West Los Angeles College graduates earn?
Former West Los Angeles College students earn a median of $45,826 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at West Los Angeles College?
25% of West Los Angeles College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much student debt do West Los Angeles College graduates have?
The median federal student debt at graduation from West Los Angeles College is $12,970. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.