East Los Angeles College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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27,753
students enrolled
6,257
degrees and certificates a year
37%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$10,852
average net price a year
Tuition $1,196 in state, $10,088 out of state
$33,032
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$42,006
median earnings, 10 years after entry
86% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 26% | 1,593 |
| Social sciences | 18% | 1,141 |
| Security & protective services | 18% | 1,108 |
| Business & management | 8% | 514 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 6% | 366 |
AI and data programs
East Los Angeles College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around East Los Angeles College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Los Angeles County, where the college is.
10,136
open professional jobs
840
entry level
73 say no experience is needed
9%
ask for AI skills
936 jobs
4.5%
unemployment in Los Angeles County
2026-09 · down 1.4 points from a year earlier
$87,760
median household income
Los Angeles County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, security & protective services, business & management, which lead to research (127 open), programs (146 open), human resources (355 open), security (166 open), finance (816 open), sales (848 open).
Hiring most: SpaceX (517), Relativity Space (236), Northrop Grumman (235), Amazon (202), Rocket Lab (171), K2 Space (168), TikTok (153), Cedars-sinai Medical Center (120).
What they hire for: Engineering (3,290), Operations (1,128), Sales (848), Finance (816), Marketing (469), Legal (442). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce boards: City of Los Angeles Workforce Development Board, Foothill Workforce Development Board, Innovation Network, Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, SELACO WDB Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, South Bay Workforce Development Board, Verdugo Workforce Development Board.
- Alhambra AJCC - Affiliate to East LA/West San Gabriel Valley Comprehensive AJCCAlhambra · 323-887-7122 · Monday -Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm
- Altadena AJCCAlttadena · 626-424-6743 · Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Antelope Valley AJCCLancaster · 661-726-4128 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Boyle Heights WorkSource CenterLos Angeles · 323-267-5930 · Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday by appointment
- Covina AJCCCovina · 626-667-2601 · Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm 0pm Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Downtown/Pico-Union WorkSource Center, Pacific Asian Consortium in EmploymentLos Angeles · 213-353-1677 · Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Evenings by appointment only)
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is East Los Angeles College?
- East Los Angeles College enrolls about 27,753 students and is a public 2-year institution in Monterey Park, California. It awards about 6,257 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at East Los Angeles College?
- 37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do East Los Angeles College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,032 six years after entry and $42,006 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does East Los Angeles College offer AI or data science degrees?
- East Los Angeles College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near East Los Angeles College?
- 10,136 open professional jobs are listed in Los Angeles County, 840 of them entry level and 73 saying no experience is needed. SpaceX has the most openings.
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