American Career College-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California · Private, for-profit · 2,168 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $31,094 |
| $30k to $48k | $32,888 |
| $48k to $75k | $33,051 |
| $75k to $110k | $34,343 |
| $110k and up | $37,270 |
| All families (average) | $32,408 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,255 | +$279 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 34.1 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $71,653 | +$34,677 | clears the bar | $17,200 | 0.5 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,535 | -$2,441 | falls short | $8,444 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,973 | +$4,997 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $62,199 | +$25,223 | clears the bar | $23,969 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $112,037 | +$75,061 | clears the bar | $27,565 | 0.4 yrs |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,561 | +$4,585 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 2.1 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $64,127 | +$27,151 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,495 | -$7,481 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 62% of students receive Pell grants · 75% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.