Los Angeles Film School
Hollywood, California · Private, for-profit · 5,472 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 6 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $30,655 |
| $30k to $48k | $30,952 |
| $48k to $75k | $32,250 |
| $75k to $110k | $31,598 |
| $110k and up | $37,462 |
| All families (average) | $30,980 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Associate's Degree | $33,046 | -$3,930 | falls short | $20,000 | n/a |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $35,151 | -$1,825 | falls short | $38,500 | n/a |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's Degree | $37,857 | +$881 | clears the bar | $37,875 | 43 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Associate's Degree | $29,061 | -$7,915 | falls short | $20,000 | n/a |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $34,138 | -$2,838 | falls short | $33,250 | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $34,769 | -$2,207 | falls short | $46,750 | n/a |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $32,153 | -$4,823 | falls short | $18,625 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 63% of students receive Pell grants · 41% 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.