Business Administration, Management and Operations at Los Angeles Pacific College

Los Angeles Pacific College's business certificate comes with an estimated debt load of $12,928—modest enough, but paired with projected first-year earnings of $39,085 based on national medians. That's concerning when you consider that California's business certificate programs typically produce starting salaries around $52,633, suggesting this program may underperform its regional competition by $13,000 annually.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.33 looks manageable on paper, but these figures deserve scrutiny. With no Pell Grant recipients enrolled, this appears to be a program serving students who could likely access better-performing alternatives. Nearby Cerritos College's graduates, for instance, earn $56,738 in their first year—nearly $18,000 more than what comparable programs to this one suggest.

For parents considering this certificate, the key question is why choose a program that appears positioned well below California's median outcomes. Unless there's something specific about scheduling, location convenience, or program structure that makes this the only viable option, the estimated numbers suggest your child could invest similar time and less money into a community college certificate that historically delivers stronger returns. The data limitations here aren't just a reporting quirk—they signal a small program without the track record to demonstrate competitive value.