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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91371 · Phone: (818) 719-6401 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Los Angeles Pierce College is a public trade and career school in Woodland Hills, California, offering auto mechanic and CNC & machining programs, accredited by the ACCJC.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Los Angeles Pierce College has a 46.3% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $12,936 and median earnings of $44,521 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, is accepted, and 28.2% 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 |
| Machinists | $37,440 | $57,190 | $74,210 |
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 | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 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
Los Angeles Pierce College is a public community college in Woodland Hills, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Among its trade and career offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in auto mechanic schools (18) and CNC & machining programs (1), out of 4 total programs tracked in these categories.
Looking at the numbers reported for this campus: the overall completion rate is 46.3%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Median debt for graduates is $12,936, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,521. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 28.2% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a meaningful share of lower-income students enrolled.
With 13,436 undergraduates in a large-city setting, Pierce College operates at a larger scale than many single-purpose trade schools, and its trade completers (19) represent a small slice of that total enrollment. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and format, which are not detailed in this data set — prospective students should confirm scheduling directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the ACCJC accreditor listing and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Los Angeles Pierce College's top trade programs are auto mechanic schools (18 completers) and CNC & machining programs (1 completer), across 4 total programs tracked in these categories.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 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 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 46.3%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $12,936, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $44,521, 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 at (818) 719-6401 or visit lapc.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Los Angeles Pierce College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and government oversight compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules and duration for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the ACCJC and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?117706.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This isn't determinable from the data provided since program length and schedule format aren't reported; prospective students should ask the school directly about part-time or accelerated options.
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 at (818) 719-6401 for details specific to auto mechanic or CNC programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Los Angeles Pierce College at (818) 719-6401 or through its website, https://www.lapc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons to other schools; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?117706 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across nearby 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.