Associated Technical College-Los Angeles is a private for-profit trade school in Los Angeles, California, enrolling about 315 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 90.20% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $24,368 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $23,629 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 315 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 90.20%
  • First-Generation Students: 59.7%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 533

Associated Technical College-Los Angeles: what the data shows

Common questions about Associated Technical College-Los Angeles, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Associated Technical College-Los Angeles?

Associated Technical College-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA (ZIP 90017-1604).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Associated Technical College-Los Angeles public or private?

Associated Technical College-Los Angeles is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Associated Technical College-Los Angeles cost?

Average net price after aid: $23,629.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$23,629

How big is Associated Technical College-Los Angeles?

Total enrollment: 315 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 533 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Associated Technical College-Los Angeles?

150%-time completion rate: 90.20%.

First-year retention: 55.1%.

What do graduates of Associated Technical College-Los Angeles earn?

Median earnings: $20,840 six years after entry; $24,368 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.

100.00% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Associated Technical College-Los Angeles known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Associated Technical College-Los Angeles a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 90.20%; median earnings $24,368 at 10 years; net price $23,629. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Associated Technical College-Los Angeles was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$23,629
2024 Value

In 2024 Associated Technical College-Los Angeles had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,629.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$94,516 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$23,629 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Associated Technical College-Los Angeles.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Associated Technical College-Los Angeles was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Associated Technical College-Los Angeles in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$18,373
2014$18,327
2015$21,551
2016$22,203
2017$21,362
2018$21,929
2019$22,633
2020$22,002
2021$22,635
2022$23,308
2023$22,236

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Associated Technical College-Los Angeles reported total enrollment of about 315 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 26% male and 74% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (51.7%), Black or African American (26.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.3%). About 100.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Associated Technical College-Los Angeles in 2024 is 315 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 533 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

55.1%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 51.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

80.41% 100% Completion Time

90.20% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 80.41% of students graduating from Associated Technical College-Los Angeles completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist: 15% male / 85% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Associated Technical College-Los Angeles.

Return on Investment

$9,500 Median Student Debt

$24,368 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

38.99% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

157.82% Return on Investment

3.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Associated Technical College-Los Angeles.

Top Programs by Completions

1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist: 156 completions

Most popular programs at Associated Technical College-Los Angeles.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Associated Technical College-Los Angeles graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Associated Technical College-Los Angeles from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $672

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Associated Technical College-Los Angeles is a private for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist. Enrollment is approximately 315 students. Student body composition includes White (51.7%), Black or African American (26.7%), Hispanic or Latino (14.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 90.20%. Approximately 100.00% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Los Angeles, CA 90017-1604

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 90.20% graduation rate, Associated Technical College-Los Angeles demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Associated Technical College-Los Angeles located?

Associated Technical College-Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, CA.

How much does Associated Technical College-Los Angeles cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $23,629 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Associated Technical College-Los Angeles?

Associated Technical College-Los Angeles reports undergraduate enrollment of about 533 students, White (51.7%), Black or African American (26.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Associated Technical College-Los Angeles?

About 59.7% of students at Associated Technical College-Los Angeles are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Associated Technical College-Los Angeles earn?

Median earnings are $20,840 six years after entry and $24,368 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Associated Technical College-Los Angeles?

The 150%-time completion rate is 90.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Associated Technical College-Los Angeles students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.

Is Associated Technical College-Los Angeles public or private?

Associated Technical College-Los Angeles is a private for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, CA.

Is Associated Technical College-Los Angeles an HBCU?

No. Associated Technical College-Los Angeles is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Associated Technical College-Los Angeles a tribal college?

No. Associated Technical College-Los Angeles is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Associated Technical College-Los Angeles a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Associated Technical College-Los Angeles does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.3%).

Is Associated Technical College-Los Angeles religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Associated Technical College-Los Angeles in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Los Angeles, California city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.