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The main campus of Los Angeles City College is in Los Angeles, California (a large city). The school is a public school. Los Angeles City College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to music, photography and commercial art, and family and social work.
Los Angeles City College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Los Angeles City College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Los Angeles City College had 16,283 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Los Angeles City College.
The school offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a comprehensive community college, Los Angeles City College offers programs, coursework, support, and guidance to develop a community of learners, both near and far, with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for optimal growth and action in their personal and professional lives. As its primary mission, Los Angeles City College offers post-secondary lower division arts and sciences and vocational courses enabling students to complete: Certificate and Associate Degree programs leading directly to direct entrance into the workforce; A curriculum designed in preparation for transfer to a four-year institution. The College affirms the essential role of remedial and basic skills instruction, English as a Second Language, and support services that are intrinsic to student success at the post-secondary level. The College recognizes its responsibility to provide general education and occupational retraining activities to the community at large. The College advances state, region, and local economic growth and global competitiveness through education, training and services that contribute to workforce improvement. The College commits to providing educational and cultural activities that contribute to the general well-being of the community it serves."
More complete details are provided below.
Los Angeles City College
855 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
General Phone: (323) 953-4000
http://www.lacitycollege.edu/
Los Angeles City College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 328 | liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, English, political science, Chinese language, Japanese language, minority and gender studies, French language, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 307 | child development, human services, foodservice management |
| Business And Management | 112 | business, accounting, business management, sales and marketing, small business management, retail, banking |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 83 | criminal justice and police, corrections, security and loss prevention |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 45 | cinematography, commercial photography |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 29 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 27 | substance abuse counseling |
| Law | 23 | legal assistant, legal studies, legal secretary |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 20 | radiographyer, dental lab tech |
| Office And Administration | 18 | administrative assistant, office management, data entry |
| Music | 13 | music, music management |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | early childhood special ed |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer science, information technology, computer programming, computer networking |
| Media | 8 | radio and television, journalism, advertising |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Mechanics And Repair | 5 | computer repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama, theatre design |
| Science | 3 | chemistry, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | dietetic technician |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical secretary |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technology, biomedical tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 0 | architectural tech |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Los Angeles City College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 658 | 55 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 276 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 135 | 24 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Los Angeles City College had a total enrollment of 16,283 students (9,183 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 22% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 84% |
| State unknown | 16% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 780 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,004 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,287 |
Financial Aid:
Los Angeles City College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 122300)
Los Angeles City College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 98 | 70 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 10 | $33,520 | 13 | $45,161 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $33,520 | 13 | $45,161 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 111 | $74,493 | 88 | $68,817 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 111 | $74,493 | 88 | $68,817 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 0 | * | 5 | $39,055 |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 5 | $39,055 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Services, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Chinese Language and Literature
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial Photography
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Loss Prevention Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Los Angeles City College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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