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Los Angeles Colleges

Los Angeles Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Los Angeles

There are at least 90 colleges in Los Angeles, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 236,466 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 183,215 full-time students, and a reported 29,818 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of California-Los Angeles, California State University-Northridge, University of Southern California and California State University-Los Angeles. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at University of Southern California, Occidental College, University of California-Los Angeles or Loyola Marymount University.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

American Career College
Los Angeles, California

Offers certificate programs in a broad range of health-related and business disciplines. Located in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California.

  • Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

Bryan College
Los Angeles, California

Offers associates degrees and career-training programs in court reporting, massage therapy, and personal training. Located in Los Angeles and Sacramento, California.

  • Programs: Law, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

Cleveland Chiropractic College
Los Angeles, California

  • Programs: Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

DeVry University
Sherman Oaks, California

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Leisure, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Everest College
City of Industry, California; Los Angeles, California; Reseda, California

Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

  • Programs: Basic Skills, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Golden Gate University
Los Angeles, California

Golden Gate University (FTI) offers many different programs and curriculums focused on adult oriented higher learning, with both online and on-campus learning options.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Family And Social Work, Law, Media, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master, Masters

Hypnosis Motivation Institute
Tarzana, California

  • Programs: Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma

ITT Technical Institute
Sylmar, California

With over 100 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

Kaplan College
North Hollywood, California; Panorama City, California

Kaplan College teaches students skills that have relevance in many fast-growing employment areas. Several forms of tuition assistance may be available for qualified enrollees.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Sherman Oaks, California; West Hills, California

Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

National Holistic Institute
Encino, California

Offers career training in massage therapy. Located at four California campus locations

  • Programs: Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Platt College
Los Angeles, California

Offers undergraduate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of fields. Located on four California campuses and also in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Texas

  • Programs: Design, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

The Art Institutes
Los Angeles, California

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Leisure, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree

The Los Angeles Film School
Hollywood, California

  • Programs: Media, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate

UEI College
Van Nuys, California

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

WCU
Los Angeles, California

Offers undergraduate degree programs in nursing and health care administration. Located in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California

  • Programs: Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate

Los Angeles Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

CES College
3251 West 6th Street Suite 202
Los Angeles, California 90020-5020

  • Programs: general office occupations, plumbing, medical secretary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 26 students, 23 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

California Career College
7003 Owensmouth Avenue
Canoga Park, California 91303-2006

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 148 students, 59 full-time equivalent.

California Healing Arts College
12217 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 206
Los Angeles, California 90025

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 34 students, 34 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Cleveland Chiropractic College of Los Angeles
590 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, California 90004-2196

  • Programs: chiropractic, biology, biological and biomedical sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 363 students, 348 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Community Based Education Development
5724 W. Third Street # 314
Los Angeles, California 90036

  • Programs: education courses, computer support, licensed practical nurse, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 57 students, 57 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District-Adult Education
15959 E Gale Ave
City of Industry, California 91745-0002

  • Programs: accounting, medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, dental assistant, mental health nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,497 students, 1,082 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

ICDC College
5422 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90027

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, massage therapy, physical therapist assistant, legal assistant, accounting and related services, commercial art, administrative assistant, medical secretary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,484 students, 1,422 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Ladera Career Paths Training Centers
6820 La Tijera Blvd Ste 217
Los Angeles, California 90045-1931

  • Programs: medical coding, medical claims examiner, medical transcription, medical billing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 12 students, 11 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Liberty Training Institute
2706 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90057

  • Programs: accounting, jewelrymaking, electrical/electronic tech, automobile mechanics, data entry, precision systems maintenance, metal and jewelry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 69 students, 69 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Los Angeles City College
855 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, California 90029

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, child development, cinematography, criminal justice and police, business, registered nursing, legal assistant, radio and television.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 17,204 students, 9,105 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Los Angeles Harbor College
1111 Figueroa Place
Wilmington, California 90744-2397

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, administrative assistant, child development, mechanical engineering tech, business, criminal justice and police, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,850 students, 4,769 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Los Angeles Mission College
13356 Eldridge Avenue
Sylmar, California 91342-3245

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, child development, legal assistant, psychology, sociology, criminal justice and police, administrative assistant, medical preparatory.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,493 students, 4,235 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Los Angeles ORT Technical Institute
6435 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90048

  • Programs: pharmacy tech, accounting technology, commercial art, executive secretary, medical lab assistant, drafting, medical secretary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 167 students, 167 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Los Angeles ORT Technical Institute-Sherman Oaks
15130 Ventura Blvd Ste 250
Sherman Oaks, California 91403

  • Programs: medical secretary, pharmacy tech, commercial art, drafting, executive secretary, medical lab assistant, accounting technology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 50 students, 50 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Los Angeles Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Ave
Woodland Hills, California 91371-0002

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, child development, registered nursing, accounting, veterinary assistant, electrical installation and repair, automobile mechanics, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 19,526 students, 10,304 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Los Angeles Recording School
6690 Sunset Boulevard
Hollywood, California 90028

  • Programs: communications tech courses.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 702 students, 539 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Los Angeles Southwest College
1600 W Imperial Hwy.
Los Angeles, California 90047-4899

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, child development, criminal justice and police, business management, human services, registered nursing, substance abuse counseling, electrical installation and repair.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 6,095 students, 3,049 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
400 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90015-4181

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: child development, liberal arts and sciences, automobile mechanics, electrician, cosmetology, culinary arts, fashion design, HVAC tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 13,194 students, 6,905 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Marinello School of Beauty
1241 S. Soto Street Suite #101
Los Angeles, California 90023

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 138 students, 138 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Marinello School of Beauty
2700 Colorado Blvd Ste 266
Los Angeles, California 90041

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 46 students, 46 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Marinello School of Beauty
18442 Sherman Way
Reseda, California 91335

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 115 students, 115 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Marinello School of Beauty
6219 Laurel Canyon Blvd
North Hollywood, California 91606

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 112 students, 112 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Marinello School of Beauty
6111 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90048

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 124 students, 124 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Marinello Schools of Beauty
1600 South Azusa Ave Ste 242
City of Industry, California 91748

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 117 students, 117 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center
10925 South Central Ave
Los Angeles, California 90059

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: landscaping, construction, welding, medical office management, licensed practical nurse, child development, computer repair, electrical maintenance and repair.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 400 students, 400 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

National Polytechnice College of Engineering and Oceaneering
272 S Fries Ave l Los Angeles Harbor
Wilmington, California 90744-6399

  • Programs: professional diver.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 397 students, 397 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Newberry School of Beauty
16860 Devonshire Blvd
Granada Hills, California 91344-7401

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 216 students, 132 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Pacific States University
1516 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, California 90006-4234

  • Programs: international business, business management, accounting, computer and info science, finance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 213 students, 213 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 19 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Palace Beauty College
1517 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, California 90006

  • Programs: aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 24 students, 24 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Southern California Institute of Architecture
960 E. 3rd Street
Los Angeles, California 90013

  • Programs: architecture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 482 students, 481 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles
919 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, California 90015-1421

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: fashion merchandising, fashion design, design and visual communication, apparel and textile courses, interior design, graphic design, business and related services, apparel and textiles.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 4,644 students, 4,153 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Universal College of Beauty Inc
8619 S. Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, California 90044

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 37 students, 32 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Universal College of Beauty Inc
3419 W 43rd Place
Los Angeles, California 90008

  • Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 30 students, 30 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Virginia Sewing Machines and School Center
1033 S Broadway St
Los Angeles, California 90015-4001

  • Programs: apparel and textile manufacture, fashion design, apparel and textile courses, medical assistant, appliance repair.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 99 students, 99 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Walter Jay M.D. Institute
1930 Wilshire Blvd Ste 700
Los Angeles, California 90057

  • Programs: medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, massage therapy, office management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 115 students, 115 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Western Beauty Institute
8700 Van Nuys Blvd
Panorama City, California 91402

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, barber.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 780 students, 780 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

World Mission University
500 Shatto Pl Ste 600
Los Angeles, California 90020

  • Programs: bible studies, early childhood education, ministry, music, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 249 students, 205 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Abram Friedman Occupational Center
1646 S Olive
Los Angeles, California 90015--350

Adelante Career Institute
14547 Titus Suite 100
Van Nuys, California 91402

  • Programs: health and medical administrative, general office occupations, physical therapist assistant, accounting technology, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 74 students, 74 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-West
1336 N La Brea
Los Angeles, California 90028

  • Programs: drama.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 212 students, 212 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

American Film Institute Conservatory
2021 N Western Ave
Los Angeles, California 90027-1625

  • Programs: film studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Student Body: 347 students, 347 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

American Jewish University
15600 Mulholland Dr
Los Angeles, California 90077-1519

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: education courses, business and related services, rabinnical studies, psychology, Jewish studies, comparative literature, biological and biomedical sciences, public policy analysis.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 223 students, 217 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 186 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-675. Math: 472-588. Writing: 453-665.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Associated Technical College
1670 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90017-1604

  • Programs: cardiovascular tech, telecommunications tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 159 students, 159 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

California Design College
3440 Wilshire Blvd 10th Fl
Los Angeles, California 90010-2112

  • Programs: fashion design, graphic design, apparel and textile marketing, web design, interior design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 882 students, 664 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 140 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

California State University-Los Angeles
5151 State University Dr
Los Angeles, California 90032

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, social work, psychology, special ed, liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and safety, early childhood education, registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 21,051 students, 16,695 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 956 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 380-490. Math: 390-500.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

California State University-Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, California 91330

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, liberal arts and sciences, educational administration, sociology, radio and television, art studies, early childhood education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 35,446 students, 28,579 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,414 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-520. Math: 410-530.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Casa Loma College-Van Nuys
6850 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 300
Van Nuys, California 91405

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 638 students, 605 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
1731 E 120th St
Los Angeles, California 90059

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: nuclear medical tech, radiation therapist, physician assistant, health professions, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical scientist, substance abuse counseling, public health.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 368 students, 285 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Chase College
3580 Wilshire Blvd #400
Los Angeles, California 90010

Columbia College Hollywood
18618 Oxnard St
Tarzana, California 91356-1411

  • Programs: cinematography, film and photography, radio and TV tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 312 students, 312 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Concorde Career College
12412 Victory Boulevard
North Hollywood, California 91606-9932

  • Programs: medical assistant, respiratory care tech, health and medical administrative, dental assistant, massage therapy, surgical tech, licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 607 students, 607 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Diversified Education Institute
1670 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90017

  • Programs: multicultural education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 140 students, 140 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Dongguk Royal University
440 Shatto Pl
Los Angeles, California 90020-1704

  • Programs: acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 191 students, 155 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Elegance International
1622 N. Highland Ave
Hollywood, California 90028-6106

  • Programs: make-up artist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 40 students, 40 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Escuelas Leicester
1940 S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, California 90007

Harbor Occupational Center
740 N Pacific Ave
San Pedro, California 90731

Hebrew Union College-California Branch
3077 University Ave
Los Angeles, California 90007-3796

  • Programs: rabinnical studies, community organization, religious education, Jewish studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 92 students, 90 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

King's College and Seminary
14800 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, California 91405-2233

  • Programs: theology, ministry, bible studies, pastoral counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 531 students, 307 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

LA College International
3200 Wilshire Blvd. #400
Los Angeles, California 90010-1308

  • Programs: medical office management, massage therapy, business management, computer science, graphic design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 85 students, 85 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
1237 N. Mission Rd.
Los Angeles, California 90033-1084

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 279 students, 94 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Loyola Marymount University
One Lmu Drive
Los Angeles, California 90045-2659

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, law, secondary teaching, communication studies, elementary school teaching, English, psychology, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 8,977 students, 8,289 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,275 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-620. Math: 530-640.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Marian Health Careers Center
3325 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1010
Los Angeles, California 90010

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse, pharmacy tech, allied health and medical assisting, nursing assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 153 students, 153 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Mount St Mary's College
12001 Chalon Rd
Los Angeles, California 90049-1599

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, sociology, education, liberal arts and sciences, psychology, business management, biology, medical preparatory.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 2,366 students, 1,931 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 674 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-510. Math: 410-510. Writing: 420-510.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Musicians Institute
1655 McCadden
Hollywood, California 90028

  • Programs: various music studies, music performance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,252 students, 1,190 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 270-580. Math: 470-610. Writing: 200-580.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Occidental College
1600 Campus Rd
Los Angeles, California 90041-3392

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: international relations, English language and literature, history, sociology, biology, psychology, political science, art studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,877 students, 1,859 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,313 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 590-700. Math: 600-690. Writing: 585-690.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Otis College of Art and Design
9045 Lincoln Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90045-3505

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: fashion design, fine arts, film and photography, graphic design, design and visual communication, environmental design, design and applied arts, commercial art.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,177 students, 1,157 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 96 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-560. Math: 460-570.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

Phillips Graduate Institute
5445 Balboa Blvd
Encino, California 91316-1509

  • Programs: psychology, clinical psychology, school counseling, organizational psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 373 students, 312 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Samra University of Oriental Medicine
1730 W. Olympic Boulevard 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, California 90015-1019

  • Programs: acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 160 students, 106 full-time equivalent.

Southwestern Law School
3050 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90010-1106

  • Programs: law, legal professions.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 983 students, 858 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

University of California-Los Angeles
405 Hilgard Ave
Los Angeles, California 90095-1405

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, political science, history, business management, sociology, economics, English, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 37,476 students, 36,733 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 13,319 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 570-680. Math: 610-720. Writing: 580-690.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Southern California
University Park
Los Angeles, California 90089

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, electrical engineering, computer and info science, accounting, communication studies, psychology, social work, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 33,408 students, 30,768 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 7,201 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 620-720. Math: 650-740. Writing: 640-720.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

West Valley Occupational Center
6200 Winnetka Ave
Woodland Hills, California 91367

Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary
7215 Waring Ave
Los Angeles, California 90046

  • Programs: Talmudic studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 135 students, 135 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 225 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
13315 W. Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90066

  • Programs: traditional Asian medicine.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 143 students, 116 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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