Trade and career programs at Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 274 | $38,935 | $54,643 | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 160 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 147 | $28,311 | $17,455 | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 127 | $55,747 | $64,890 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 92 | n/a | $35,196 | n/a |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 62 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 58 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 53 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 36 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 34 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Plumbing | Certificate | 27 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Associate degree | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Plumbing | Associate degree | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Los Angeles Trade Technical College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $1,238 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $12,597 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $3,531 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $3,482 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $2,754 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $4,512 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,983 |
| Over $110,000 | Not reported |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 33% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 65% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $42,277 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $10,000 in federal student loans.
- 38% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Los Angeles Trade Technical College cost?
Tuition and fees are $1,238 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $3,531 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Los Angeles Trade Technical College?
33% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Los Angeles Trade Technical College graduates earn?
Electrician certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $55,747 one year after finishing.
Is Los Angeles Trade Technical College accredited?
Los Angeles Trade Technical College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- ABCO Technology, Los Angeles: $9,354 a year
- American Career College-Los Angeles, Los Angeles: $42,901 a year
- American Jewish University, Los Angeles
- Angeles College, Los Angeles: $30,887 a year
- Associated Technical College-Los Angeles, Los Angeles: $17,000 a year
- Career Development Institute Inc, Los Angeles: $34,500 a year
More: all trade schools in California · Los Angeles Trade Technical College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.