Nursing at East Los Angeles College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at East Los Angeles College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
East Los Angeles College is located in Monterey Park, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 40 nursing degrees were granted at East Los Angeles College.
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Studying Online at East Los Angeles College
Distance learning is available at East Los Angeles College. Of 33,677 students, 12,938 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,440 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at East Los Angeles College
Rankings can help you compare East Los Angeles College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #70 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #99 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #105 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #161 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #602 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #738 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from East Los Angeles College
Graduates of East Los Angeles College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,575 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $49,655 |
| 4 years | $73,459 |
| 5 years | $101,045 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from East Los Angeles College take home a median $73,459, compared with $39,893 for all East Los Angeles College graduates — about 84% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from East Los Angeles College comes in at $14,834.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at East Los Angeles College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at East Los Angeles College are 80% women (32) and 20% men (8).
Nursing Associate’s Program at East Los Angeles College
Among the 40 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at East Los Angeles College, 80% were women (32) and 20% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at East Los Angeles College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 90% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at East Los Angeles College, above the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at East Los Angeles College
This Nursing program at East Los Angeles College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 40 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at East Los Angeles College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.