C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
60/100 · earnings-weighted

East Los Angeles College

2-Year Public
📍 Monterey Park, California 91754
East Los Angeles College campus, Monterey Park, CA
East Los Angeles College campus, Monterey Park, CA. Photo: Cmorozco, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 33%
Outcomes
C
49/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
D
43/100
Experience
D
38/100
Prestige
D
38/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

30,321
Total Enrollment
33%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
30.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$11,029
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near East Los Angeles College ▼

64% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$935,989
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,609
1-Year Change
+3.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at East Los Angeles College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$42,006
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,032
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,500
Median debt at graduation
36.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
23.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 70th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at East Los Angeles College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$81,498$101,954+26%#100 of 962#177—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$29,831$49,726+13%#100 of 947#381—
Social Sciences$22,947$47,624+10%#11 of 38#14—
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$44,716-8%#363 of 547#443—
Psychology—$43,675+11%#23 of 106#34—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$39,591-15%#356 of 426#419—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$10,032$34,748+2%#53 of 93#65—
Biological and Physical Sciences$23,633—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The East Los Angeles College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $935,989
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,609/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90063 (2.9% cap, East Los Angeles)

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🏆 Where East Los Angeles College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#7
Architectural Technology/Technician
of 15 schools
#17
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
of 25 schools
#19
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
of 42 schools
#22
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
of 60 schools
#26
Corrections
of 35 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,196 $10,088

Financial Aid

79%
Receive Any Aid
62%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$11,029
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$9,023
$30,001 - $48,000$9,494
$48,001 - $75,000$12,317
$75,001 - $110,000$14,408

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1,446 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 952 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 303 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 301 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 290 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 260 grads/yr Psychology, General 230 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 228 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 179 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 160 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 146 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 138 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 110 grads/yr Sociology, General 84 grads/yr Architectural Technology/Technician 84 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 72 grads/yr Forensic Science and Technology 69 grads/yr Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 60 grads/yr Corrections 60 grads/yr Mathematics, General 59 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from East Los Angeles College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Social scientists and related workers, all other
$100k/yr 40,800 jobs
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
$75k/yr 20,700 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr 40,600 jobs
First-line supervisors of police and detectives
$106k/yr 160,800 jobs
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
$71k/yr 16,200 jobs

Student Demographics

30,321
Total Students
50%
Women
37%
Traditional Age (18-24)
64%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 12%
Hispanic 66%
Black 6%
Asian 7%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 64%
With Family 36%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~19,496 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 41%
Hybrid (Some Online) 18%
Fully Online 41%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 37%
25-64 (Adult) 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at East Los Angeles College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend East Los Angeles College?
Tuition at East Los Angeles College is $1,196 for in-state students and $10,088 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,029.
What is the graduation rate at East Los Angeles College?
The graduation rate at East Los Angeles College is 33%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is East Los Angeles College a good school?
East Los Angeles College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend East Los Angeles College?
East Los Angeles College has a total enrollment of 30,321 students.
Is there rental demand near East Los Angeles College?
Yes! Approximately 64% of students at East Los Angeles College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 19,496 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Monterey Park area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology