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American Career College-Los Angeles

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 31 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 69%

Located in Los Angeles, California, American Career College-Los Angeles is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of American Career College-Los Angeles is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

American Career College-Los Angeles is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

American Career College-Los Angeles boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at American Career College-Los Angeles are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at American Career College-Los Angeles received on average $4,596 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,596
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 294 81% $4,212 $1,238,441
Other Federal Grant 298 82% $4,464 $1,330,281
State Grant/Scholarships 7 2% $2,348 $16,436
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 20 6% $3,907 $78,142
Total Grant & Scholarships 310 85% $4,596 $1,424,859

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of American Career College-Los Angeles students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of American Career College-Los Angeles students is 68.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.4%.

68.9%

  • asian 66.7% 12 students
  • African American 54.0% 20 students
  • white 71.4% 10 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 71.8% 188 students
  • Mixed Race 44.4% 4 students

Service Offerings

American Career College-Los Angeles provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

American Career College-Los Angeles offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training