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Los Angeles, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 2,168 students · Dental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyMassage Therapy
American Career College-Los Angeles is a private for-profit school in Los Angeles offering certificates and associate degrees mainly in allied health and medical fields. The school serves 2,168 students and relies heavily on federal aid, with 62.5% of students receiving Pell Grants.
The average annual net price after aid is $32,408. A median student debt of $9,500 at completion is manageable relative to typical earnings, which reach $38,430 ten years after entry. The school reports a completion rate of 70.8%.
Net price is 39% above the California median ($23,396) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 1% above the national median ($38,005) for comparable schools.
62.5% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Dental Assisting programs in California.
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| Program | Credential | Median earnings 2 yrs after completion |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | associate degree | $42,329 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | associate degree | $38,829 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | undergraduate certificate | $37,793 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | undergraduate certificate | $23,714 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | undergraduate certificate | $21,904 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | undergraduate certificate | $16,663 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | associate degree | $43,426 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | undergraduate certificate | $26,783 |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | undergraduate certificate | $26,121 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | associate degree | not reported |
Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In California:
| School | City | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Alameda | Alameda | $8,496 | 20.9% | $42,563 |
| Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria | $5,383 | 25.7% | $42,786 |
| Cabrillo College | Aptos | $15,843 | 26% | $44,114 |
| Cerritos College | Norwalk | $2,424 | 30.2% | $41,156 |
| Chabot College | Hayward | $9,053 | 24.6% | $48,143 |
| Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga | $5,672 | 27.3% | $42,975 |