Human Resources Management and Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$46,304

Est. from national median (13 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$21,532

Est. from national median (9 programs)

Analysis

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 sits in workable territory for a certificate program, though both figures here come from national peer institutions rather than tracked outcomes from LA Trade Tech itself. Similar HR certificate programs nationally suggest first-year earnings around $46,300, while comparable programs at this community college typically leave graduates with about $21,500 in debt—notably higher than California's state median of $11,800 for HR certificates.

The earnings estimate aligns with the national benchmark, but California's HR certificate programs actually show lower typical earnings at $43,500. That gap matters in a state with LA's cost of living. The debt figure is more concerning—it's nearly double what HR certificate graduates carry at other California schools. For a credential that should take a year or less to complete, accumulating over $21,000 suggests either extended enrollment or significant unmet need among students here, where nearly a third receive Pell grants.

Without school-specific data, you're essentially betting that LA Trade Tech's outcomes mirror the national average rather than falling closer to California's lower benchmarks. If this certificate costs substantially more or takes longer than similar programs at other California community colleges, that's a red flag worth investigating directly with the school's financial aid office before committing.

Where Los Angeles Trade Technical College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all human resources management and services certificate's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Human Resources Management and Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (8 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles	$1,238	$46,304*	—	$21,532*	—
University of Phoenix-CaliforniaOntario	—	$46,304*	$63,337	$12,785*	0.28
San Joaquin Valley College-VisaliaVisalia	—	$40,721*	$43,315	$10,813*	0.27
National Median	—	$46,304*	—	$17,974*	0.39

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with human resources management and services graduates

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

$140,360/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Human Resources Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

$140,030/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Training and Development Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

$127,090/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Labor Relations Specialists

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.

$93,500/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Coroners

Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

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 Los Angeles Trade Technical College, approximately 31% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 13 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.