Healthcare Career College

8527 Alondra Blvd, #174
Paramount, CA 90723
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Healthcare Career College serves 286 students (80% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Healthcare Career College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Healthcare Career College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
294 staff

Student Body

The student population of Healthcare Career College has grown by 169% over five years.
The Healthcare Career College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
286 students
5,744 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
228 students
813 students
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# Part-Time Students
58 students
4,931 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Healthcare Career College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
228 students
813 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
58 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
13%
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% Asian
25%
6%
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% Hispanic
2%
1%
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% Black
63%
46%
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% White
n/a
5%
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% Hawaiian
5%
24%
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% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3889%
0.4179%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Healthcare Career College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Healthcare Career College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
80%
80%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Healthcare Career College and the community college average percent admitted of California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Healthcare Career College?
The acceptance rate of Healthcare Career College is 80%, which is equal to the state average of 80%.
What is Healthcare Career College's ranking?
Healthcare Career College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,211 per year for in-state students and $6,572 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $23,811 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is California College of Music. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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