Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, California · Public · 3,706 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 53 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,723 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,189 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,540 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,420 |
| All families (average) | $5,964 |
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 | Associate's Degree | $48,415 | +$11,439 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,022 | +$7,046 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.