East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, California · Public · 27,753 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 97 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,536 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,059 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,971 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,346 |
| $110k and up | $16,430 |
| All families (average) | $10,852 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,595 | +$15,619 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $47,624 | +$10,648 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $23,633 | -$13,343 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $44,716 | +$7,740 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $39,591 | +$2,615 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $43,675 | +$6,699 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $34,748 | -$2,228 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $49,726 | +$12,750 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $101,954 | +$64,978 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 37% 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.