C+

Above Average

Score: 55/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

69/100 · earnings-weighted

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

Less than 2-Year Public

📍 La Puente, California 91746

🌐 www.hlpae.com/

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education — acceptance rate 84%

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 87%

Outcomes

B+

74/100

Affordability

B+

79/100

Resources

29/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

33/100

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

496

Total Enrollment

87%

Graduation Rate

85%

Retention Rate

25.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

84%

Acceptance Rate

$1,504

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Hacienda La Puente Adult Education ▼

4% 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

$764,776

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,178

1-Year Change

+3.6%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,271

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$31,703

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

77.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

35.2%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 58th percentile among similar 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 Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma 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.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	—	$45,012	-20%	#649 of 757	#708	—
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	—	$32,464	-1%	#56 of 104	#66	—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	—	$27,901	-19%	#615 of 637	#629	—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	$9,467	$22,356	-15%	#777 of 1025	#893	—

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 Hacienda La Puente Adult Education Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $764,776
Avg rent near campus: $2,178/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 91706 (2.9% cap, Baldwin Park)

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🏆 Where Hacienda La Puente Adult Education Ranks

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

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Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

of 6 schools

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

of 84 schools

Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician

of 18 schools

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

of 30 schools

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

of 39 schools

#15

Barbering/Barber

of 100 schools

#16

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

28%

Receive Any Aid

21%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$1,504

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$4,015
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,656
$48,001 - $75,000	$3,533

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 123 grads/yr Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 91 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 50 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 44 grads/yr Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 41 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 39 grads/yr Barbering/Barber 37 grads/yr Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 33 grads/yr Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 33 grads/yr Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 23 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 22 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 21 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 10 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Hacienda La Puente Adult Education's top programs commonly pursue.

Skincare specialists

$42k/yr 97,400 jobs

Barbers

$39k/yr 76,000 jobs

Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists

$35k/yr 575,200 jobs

Nursing assistants

$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Pharmacy technicians

$43k/yr 490,400 jobs

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

$60k/yr 425,200 jobs

Student Demographics

496

Total Students

56%

Women

23%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 5%

Hispanic 79%

Black 2%

Asian 12%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 4%

With Family 96%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~19 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 23%

25-64 (Adult) 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education?

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education has an acceptance rate of 84%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Hacienda La Puente Adult Education?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education?

The graduation rate at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is 87%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Hacienda La Puente Adult Education a good school?

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Hacienda La Puente Adult Education?

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education has a total enrollment of 496 students.

Is there rental demand near Hacienda La Puente Adult Education?

Yes! Approximately 4% of students at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 19 students who need rental housing near campus.

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