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West Los Angeles College
Culver City, California · Public college
Address: 9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230 · Phone: (310) 287-4200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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West Los Angeles College is a public trade and career school in Culver City, CA, offering dental assistant, aviation maintenance, and medical assistant programs, accredited by ACCJC and ADA CODA.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $13,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,537; the campus completion rate versus the state average of 64.2% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for West Los Angeles College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 21.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental assistants | $38,790 | $50,110 | $60,670 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $53,860 | $86,100 | $99,650 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 137 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 59 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 49 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 38 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | 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
West Los Angeles College is a public community college located in Culver City, California, a large suburb in the Los Angeles area. Federal financial aid applies here, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and its dental program holds accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Among its 11 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in dental assistant schools, aviation maintenance (A&P) schools, and medical assistant programs.
In terms of outcomes, the campus reports 369 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 7,284. The state average completion rate is 64.2%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,537. About 21.0% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, career-focused credentials in fields like dental assisting, aviation maintenance, or medical assisting, particularly given the range of allied-health and technical program families offered alongside academic transfer options at a large community college. Whether specific programs suit adult career-changers depends on program length and format details not included here; prospective students should confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the ACCJC and ADA CODA accreditor listings and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
West Los Angeles College offers 11 program families, with the most completions in dental assistant schools, aviation maintenance (A&P) schools, and medical assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and its dental program is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and about 21.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus completion rate and its comparison to the state average of 64.2% are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $13,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,537, 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?
West Los Angeles College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and different funding sources than for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (310) 287-4200 or visit wlac.edu to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the ACCJC and ADA CODA, and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?125471.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data provided does not specify program formats or schedules needed to assess fit for adult career-changers; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in the data provided; contact the school to learn about requirements for specific programs like dental assisting or aviation maintenance.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach West Los Angeles College at (310) 287-4200 or through its website, https://www.wlac.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link provided to look up and compare other institutions.
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.