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El Camino Community College District
Torrance, California · Public community college
Address: 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90506 · Phone: (310) 532-3670 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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El Camino Community College District is a public trade and career school in Torrance, CA, offering auto mechanic, cosmetology, and radiology/sonography programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
El Camino Community College District has a 41.8% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, and median earnings 10 years after entry of $41,589, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for El Camino Community College District; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 27.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,180 | $64,980 | $77,060 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $35,360 | $38,660 | $49,030 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $70,210 | $121,260 | $137,770 |
| Machinists | $37,440 | $57,190 | $74,210 |
| Construction laborers | $40,950 | $60,270 | $78,520 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,520 | $58,060 | $70,400 |
| 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 | 29 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 23 | not reported | $54,661 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 7 | 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 | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | $54,661 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming 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
El Camino Community College District is a public community college located in Torrance, California, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Across 16 program families, the school awards the most credentials in auto mechanic schools, cosmetology schools, and radiology & sonography programs.
The college enrolls about 19,210 undergraduates, with 142 completers in trade-related fields. The overall completion rate is 41.8%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,589. About 27.3% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This large public campus, with its mix of auto mechanic, cosmetology, and radiology/sonography programs, may suit students seeking hands-on trade training within a broader community college structure, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Because completion rates trail the state average, prospective students—including career changers—should ask the school directly about program length, scheduling, and support services before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, check with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the link provided.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
El Camino Community College District offers 16 program families, with the most completions in auto mechanic schools, cosmetology schools, and radiology & sonography programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 41.8%, which is below the state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (310) 532-3670 or check the College Scorecard link for details.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,589, per federal data.
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?
El Camino Community College District is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school at (310) 532-3670 or visit https://www.elcamino.edu/ for program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?113980.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program lengths or scheduling, so career changers should contact the school directly to confirm whether offerings fit their schedule and goals.
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 or the relevant program accreditor for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach El Camino Community College District at (310) 532-3670 or through its website, https://www.elcamino.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?113980 to compare completion rates and earnings across schools.
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.