Los Angeles Trade Technical College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 9,998 students.
About This School
Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California with approximately 9,998 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,323 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Los Angeles Trade–Technical College is a public community college in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Community College District and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), American Culinary Federation, and League of Nursing, among others.
This is a strong option for students pursuing hands-on vocational training in fields like culinary arts, nursing, or skilled trades, with the notably low median debt of $10,500 making it a financially sensible choice. That said, median earnings of $34,200 a decade after enrollment are modest, so it's worth researching specific program outcomes rather than assuming all career paths lead to the same place. If you have a clear trade or technical goal in mind, this school's specialized accreditations and affordable cost structure make it worth a serious look.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 29% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (9,998 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
400 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015-4181
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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