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Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington, CA 90744 · Phone: (310) 233-4000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Los Angeles Harbor College is a public trade/career school in Wilmington, CA offering culinary and pastry programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Los Angeles Harbor College has a 36.4% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, and median graduate earnings of $41,133 ten years after entry, 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 Los Angeles Harbor College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is usable here, and 19.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $37,380 | $64,500 | $81,040 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | 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
Los Angeles Harbor College is a public community college in Wilmington, California, located in a large city. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. Among its trade-oriented offerings, the campus is most notable for culinary and pastry programs, with 14 recent completers in that field.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 36.4%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings ten years after entry for students are reported at $41,133. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 19.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, pointing to a meaningful share of lower-income students in the overall enrollment of 6,694.
This campus is likely to fit students who want a public, accredited setting with lower reliance on private debt due to Title IV eligibility, though the below-average completion rate suggests prospective students should ask directly about program length, format, and support services before enrolling. Career changers considering the culinary programs should confirm current schedules and outcomes directly with the school. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the accreditors listed above and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard entry for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Los Angeles Harbor College's trade offerings are led by culinary and pastry programs, with 14 recent completers reported. The college has 3 program families in total per available data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and its 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 aid programs, meaning 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 36.4%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (310) 233-4000 or visit the College Scorecard link for further detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $41,133 for this campus.
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?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-level funding, though this varies by program.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school or check its website at https://www.lahc.edu/ for current 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 outcome data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?117690.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address adult learner fit; program length and schedule details are not reported here, so career changers should confirm format and flexibility directly with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to ask about credentialing tied to its culinary programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Los Angeles Harbor College at (310) 233-4000 or visit https://www.lahc.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative information on other nearby schools; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side outcome data 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.