Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 24.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 21.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $38,537
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $13,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 25:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 25.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $143/mo
Outcomes Overview
West Los Angeles College graduates carry a median debt of $13,500, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36 against median earnings of $38,537 ten years out. Monthly loan payments of $143 consume just 4.4% of typical graduate income, well below the concerning 10% threshold. The college's community college structure means most students transfer to four-year universities or enter the workforce directly in fields like healthcare support, business services, and public safety. With 90.5% of graduates employed and relatively low debt burdens, the financial picture looks manageable. However, the modest earnings potential reflects the reality of associate-level careers in the expensive Los Angeles market. This represents an average return on investment.