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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754 · Phone: (323) 265-8650 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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East Los Angeles College is a public trade and career school in Monterey Park, California, offering medical assistant, auto mechanic, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, East Los Angeles College has a 36.8% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $10,500 and median earnings of $42,006 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported for East Los Angeles College in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 23.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,180 | $64,980 | $77,060 |
| Medical records specialists | $43,800 | $61,810 | $80,630 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $42,850 | $55,110 | $65,590 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $38,740 | $46,380 | $59,180 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 33 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
East Los Angeles College is a public community college located in Monterey Park, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Students at this campus can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. Among its 13 trade and career program families, the school awards the most credentials in medical assistant programs, auto mechanic schools, and medical billing & coding programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 36.8%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $42,006. About 23.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 13 distinct program families and 150 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 27,753, this large-suburb campus serves a broad mix of students, including those in shorter career-focused tracks like medical billing and coding as well as more hands-on fields like auto mechanics. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule, which are not detailed here — prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
East Los Angeles College offers 13 trade and career program families, with the most completions in medical assistant programs, auto mechanic schools, and medical billing & coding programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, East Los Angeles College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 36.8%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $42,006, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
East Los Angeles College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition costs and eligibility for state funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (323) 265-8650 or visit its website for program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?113856).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess fit for career changers are not reported here; prospective students should contact the school to discuss specific programs.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly for program-specific certification information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach East Los Angeles College at (323) 265-8650 or visit https://www.elac.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?113856 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.