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Career Development Institute Inc

Los Angeles, CA·Private for-profit·172 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. solid earnings of $62,209 within 10 years; strong 78% graduation rate.

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172
Students
$25,919
Net Price
78%
Grad Rate
$62,209
Earnings
10 yr
$16,873
Debt

About This School

Career Development Institute Inc is a private for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California with approximately 172 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $25,919 per year. The graduation rate is 78%, and the typical graduate earns $62,209 within 10 years of enrollment.

Worth considering if you're looking for a small, career-focused program in Los Angeles — with only 168 students, you're likely to get more personalized attention than at a large institution. The median debt at graduation of $12,873 is relatively manageable compared to many for-profit schools, but at $21,412 per year in net price, you'll want to verify carefully that the specific program you're entering has strong job placement rates before committing. As a for-profit school, do your homework: ask for graduate employment data and compare outcomes against community college or vocational alternatives in the area.

Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Health Professions100%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
N/A
Out-of-State Tuition
N/A
Avg Net Price
$25,919
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$24,379
$30–48k$27,366
$48–75k$27,521
$75–110k$27,399
$110k+$32,350

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants68%
Median debt at graduation$16,873

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
78%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$62,209
after enrollment
Median Debt
$16,873
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$16,873
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$38,808
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$62,209
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White9%
Black44%
Hispanic/Latino37%
Asian6%
Two or more races1%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
International3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (172 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Career Development Institute Inc

1830 S Robertson Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90035

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Career Development Institute Inc cost?

The average net price at Career Development Institute Inc is about $25,919 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.

What is the graduation rate at Career Development Institute Inc?

Career Development Institute Inc has a graduation rate of 78%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.

Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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