American Career College-Los Angeles

https://americancareercollege.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$26,420

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.537%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,902

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

68.9%

237 Graduates

About

American Career College-Los Angeles is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at American Career College-Los Angeles were Medical Assistant (296 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (197 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (100 degrees).

In 2021, 947 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at American Career College-Los Angeles. 80.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (620 degrees), 5.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (115 degrees).

Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,420.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending American Career College-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$26,420

2021 Value

34.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 American Career College-Los Angeles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,420. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of American Career College-Los Angeles grew by 34.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of American Career College-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at American Career College-Los Angeles received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.59% with respect to 2020, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at American Career College-Los Angeles (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.537%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at American Career College-Los Angeles was 0.537%, which represents 9 out of the 1677 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

American Career College-Los Angeles had a total enrollment of 1,902 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at American Career College-Los Angeles is 1,902 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Career College-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at American Career College-Los Angeles, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Black or African American, 12.3% Asian, 7.2% White, 4.05% Two or More Races, 0.999% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.526% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at American Career College-Los Angeles in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (50.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (11.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (11.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at American Career College-Los Angeles in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,902 students. The full-time enrollment at American Career College-Los Angeles is 1,902 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at American Career College-Los Angeles are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at American Career College-Los Angeles (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at American Career College-Los Angeles was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), American Career College-Los Angeles had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at American Career College-Los Angeles (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,169 enrolled students
Black or African American
254 enrolled students
Asian
234 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at American Career College-Los Angeles is 61.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Black or African American, 12.3% Asian, 7.2% White, 4.05% Two or More Races, 0.999% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.526% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 583 more women than men received degrees from American Career College-Los Angeles. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at American Career College-Los Angeles is hispanic or latino (620 degrees awarded). There were 5.39 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (115 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at American Career College-Los Angeles is Medical Assistant (296 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (197 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (100 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at American Career College-Los Angeles, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (947 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Career College-Los Angeles are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at American Career College-Los Angeles in 2021 are Health (947 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Career College-Los Angeles are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at American Career College-Los Angeles are Health (947 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at American Career College-Los Angeles are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at American Career College-Los Angeles are Health (947 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by American Career College-Los Angeles.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
296 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
197 degree-majors awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
100 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at American Career College-Los Angeles was Medical Assistant with 296 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at American Career College-Los Angeles according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

182

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

765

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 182 degrees were awarded to men at American Career College-Los Angeles, which is 0.238 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (765).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at American Career College-Los Angeles by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at American Career College-Los Angeles in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.224 times less than the 161 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 266 degrees were awarded to men at American Career College-Los Angeles in Medical Assistant, which is 8.87 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 46% of students graduating from American Career College-Los Angeles completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at American Career College-Los Angeles is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
620 degrees awarded
Asian
115 degrees awarded
Black or African American
99 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at American Career College-Los Angeles is hispanic or latino (620 degrees awarded). There were 5.39 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (115 degrees).

0.211% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
521 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
99 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
80 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at American Career College-Los Angeles is hispanic or latino female (521 degrees awarded). There were 5.26 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (99 degrees).

Operations

American Career College-Los Angeles employs 25 No academic ranks, 15 Instructors. Most academics at American Career College-Los Angeles are Female No academic rank (17), Female Instructor (11), and Male No academic rank (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Career College-Los Angeles are: Office and Administrative Support, with 23 employees, Management, with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$20.4M

2021 Salaries

8.74%

growth from 2020

In 2021, American Career College-Los Angeles paid a median of $20.4M in salaries, a 8.74% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.31M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, American Career College-Los Angeles paid a total of $3.31M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at American Career College-Los Angeles were No academic rank with 25 employees, and Instructor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at American Career College-Los Angeles were Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees, Management with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Female Instructor
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at American Career College-Los Angeles was Female No academic rank with 17 employees, Female Instructor with 11 employees, and Male No academic rank with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at American Career College-Los Angeles.