Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Los Angeles, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Los Angeles Southwest College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 3,706 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $32,172 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 33.9%. The average net price after financial aid is $5,964 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, and Psychology.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$32,172
Graduation Rate
33.9%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$5,964
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.7x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,706
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
52.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,572
Pell Grant Rate
22.7%
Federal Loan Rate
1.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,723
Income $30K–$48K
$6,189
Income $48K–$75K
$6,540
Student Demographics
Women
70.3%
White
12.9%
Black
38.8%
Hispanic
38.6%
Asian
3.2%
Two or More Races
3.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
17.5%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (40)
Associate (21)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $48,415 | 319 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 96 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 30 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 30 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 25 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 23 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 13 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 13 |
| Business | Not reported | 10 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 7 |
| Physics | Not reported | 5 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 4 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 4 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 4 |
| Communications | Not reported | 3 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 3 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 3 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 3 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,022 | 230 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 19 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 6 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 4 |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Associate | 2 |
| Sociology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Finance | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Anthropology | Associate | 1 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Associate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Business | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Finance | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in California
- Most Affordable Colleges in California
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in California
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