by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Los Angeles City College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Los Angeles City College measures up.
Los Angeles City College is ranked #622 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within California, it ranks #101 of 304 for value.
Read the full Los Angeles City College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Los Angeles City College is ranked #220 out of #346 in California for quality and #101 out of #304 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Los Angeles City College financial aid page to be sure.
Los Angeles City College is ranked #622 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Los Angeles City College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Los Angeles City College costs about $13,098. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $52,392 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,858 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,261 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,098 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $52,392 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Los Angeles City College net price and the factors that affect it.
What Los Angeles City College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Los Angeles City College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $75,432 | — | — |
| All Students | $52,392 | #622 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $41,044 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $75,432 | — | — |
| All Students | $52,392 | #101 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $41,044 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Los Angeles City College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,229 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,258 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,294 |
| $75K–$110K | $12,219 |
About 67% of Los Angeles City College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,123 per year. Get more details on the Los Angeles City College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Los Angeles City College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.