Median Earnings (1yr)
$10,032
5th percentile (10th in CA)
Est. Median Debt
$12,889
Est. from national median (32 programs)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How East Los Angeles College graduates compare to all programs nationally

East Los Angeles College graduates earn $10k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all human development, family studies, associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Human Development, Family Studies, associates's programs at peer institutions in California (110 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
East Los Angeles College$10,032$24,245$12,889*
Fresno City College$30,519$25,893*
Lemoore College$23,860*
Modesto Junior College$21,794*
College of the Sequoias$18,158$22,655*
National Median$25,838$14,614*0.57
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Human Development, Family Studies, Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Fresno City College
Fresno
$1,334$30,519
Lemoore College
Lemoore
$1,384$23,860
Modesto Junior College
Modesto
$1,270$21,794
College of the Sequoias
Visalia
$1,394$18,158

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At East Los Angeles College, approximately 22% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.