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Los Angeles Harbor College is in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles is a large city. The school is a public institution. Los Angeles Harbor College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Los Angeles Harbor College include liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at Los Angeles Harbor College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 8,761 students study at Los Angeles Harbor College (in 2005). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Los Angeles Harbor College is to provide comprehensive programs that meet the educational needs of students and are appropriate and useful to the community we serve, including: academic programs, adult noncredit courses for life-long learning, vocational and workforce preparation, customized corporate training, basic skills instruction, contract education, English as a second language, contract education, community services, and support services. An essential aspect of the mission for the community we serve is to advance economic growth and global competitiveness through education, training, and services that contribute to continuous workforce improvement. We are committed to student learning in a supportive educational environment that recognizes the uniqueness of individuals and provides a center for the cultural enrichment of the community."
More complete details are provided below.
Los Angeles Harbor College
1111 Figueroa Place
Wilmington, CA 90744-2397
General Phone: (310) 233-4000
Admissions Phone: (310) 233-5090
Financial Aid Phone: (310) 233-5320
http://www.lahc.edu
Los Angeles Harbor College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 366 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 63 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 29 | child development |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Business And Management | 15 | business, accounting, international business, sales and marketing, small business management |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant, data entry, office management |
| Architecture And Planning | 4 | architectural tech |
| Music | 3 | music management |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | drafting, engineering technology, electromechanical tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information technology, systems analyst |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Science | 1 | chemistry, physics |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical secretary |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | computer repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Los Angeles Harbor College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 506 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 5 |
In 2005, Los Angeles Harbor College had a total enrollment of 8,761 students (4,849 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Asian | 18% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 92% |
| State unknown | 8% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (310) 233-5090
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 676 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,004 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,287 |
Financial Aid:
Los Angeles Harbor College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 122400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (310) 233-5320
Los Angeles Harbor College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 37 | 48 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
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 | 7 | $61,210 | 10 | $62,617 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $61,210 | 10 | $62,617 |
*: 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 | 40 | $76,715 | 46 | $74,662 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $76,715 | 46 | $74,662 |
*: 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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Information Technology
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technology, General
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Los Angeles Harbor College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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