C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
46/100 · earnings-weighted

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

2-Year Public
📍 Los Angeles, California 90015
ℹ️
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: 27%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
C
46/100
Prestige
D
32/100

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

12,655
Total Enrollment
27%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
25.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$11,761
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Los Angeles Trade Technical College ▼

63% 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
$613,421
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,715
1-Year Change
-2.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$35,233
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,801
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,500
Median debt at graduation
34.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
31.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 48th 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 Los Angeles Trade Technical College

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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$66,574$73,405+36%#2 of 11#3—
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$50,745$64,890+22%#47 of 152#73—
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians$43,340$59,602+32%#9 of 58#16—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$54,643+6%#99 of 319#181—
Culinary Arts and Related Services—$35,196+15%#34 of 68#48—
Design and Applied Arts—$34,383-5%#19 of 26#19—
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services—$17,455-34%#976 of 1025#1006—

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 Los Angeles Trade Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $613,421
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,715/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90014 (4.0% cap, Los Angeles)

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🏆 Where Los Angeles Trade Technical College Ranks

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

#10
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
of 11 schools
#19
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
of 53 schools
#20
Fashion/Apparel Design
of 24 schools
#23
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
of 29 schools
#24
Building Construction Technology/Technician
of 26 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

84%
Receive Any Aid
62%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$11,761
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$10,048
$30,001 - $48,000$10,878
$48,001 - $75,000$12,375
$75,001 - $110,000$13,935
$110,001+$18,516

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 535 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 212 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 197 grads/yr Electrician 189 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 173 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 166 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 137 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 88 grads/yr Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 83 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 80 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 70 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 66 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 56 grads/yr Fashion/Apparel Design 50 grads/yr Plumbing Technology/Plumber 40 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 37 grads/yr Psychology, General 35 grads/yr Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 29 grads/yr Building Construction Technology/Technician 26 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 25 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$83k/yr 7,000 jobs
Automotive service technicians and mechanics
$50k/yr 805,600 jobs
Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles
$48k/yr 10,300 jobs
Signal and track switch repairers
$84k/yr 8,700 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs
Electricians
$62k/yr 818,700 jobs
Security and fire alarm systems installers
$59k/yr 85,900 jobs

Student Demographics

12,655
Total Students
42%
Women
47%
Traditional Age (18-24)
63%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 7%
Hispanic 72%
Black 14%
Asian 3%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 63%
With Family 37%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~7,922 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 50%
Hybrid (Some Online) 21%
Fully Online 29%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 47%
25-64 (Adult) 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Los Angeles Trade Technical 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 Los Angeles Trade Technical College?
Tuition at Los Angeles Trade Technical 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 $11,761.
What is the graduation rate at Los Angeles Trade Technical College?
The graduation rate at Los Angeles Trade Technical College is 27%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Los Angeles Trade Technical College a good school?
Los Angeles Trade Technical College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): 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 Los Angeles Trade Technical College?
Los Angeles Trade Technical College has a total enrollment of 12,655 students.
Is there rental demand near Los Angeles Trade Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 63% of students at Los Angeles Trade Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 7,922 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Los Angeles area.

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