Degree Programs Overview

As of 2026, East Los Angeles College offers 164 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs.

A total of 5,823 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at East Los Angeles. 3,882 students completed certificate programs and 1,941 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at East Los Angeles. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's68NOT OFFERED1,941 7361,205
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate10NOT OFFERED65 3629
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate60NOT OFFERED2,253 1,2471,006
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate26NOT OFFERED1,564 584980

Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation

The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from East Los Angeles College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.

Associate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $70,691$5,891--
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $49,655$4,138--
Criminal Justice and Corrections $28,792$2,399--
Certificate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyAverage Salary (2020)Average Loan Debt
YearlyMonthlyYearlyMonthly
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $32,682$2,724--

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at East Los Angeles College.

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2-Years Certificate program has the most completers of 1,498 and the Social Sciences Associate program has the second most completers of 1,037 students.

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

What is Architecture program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Environmental StudiesNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Architectural Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Architecture and Related Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Ethnic StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Women's StudiesNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 30 NOT OFFERED
Journalism6 6 NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant2 7 NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/Technician1 3 NOT OFFERED
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging DesignNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects3 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer and Information Sciences12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Information Technology30 27 NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Graphics5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs45 137 NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Pre-Engineering3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/Technician5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surveying Technology/Surveying6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
American Sign Language (ASL)3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and TranslationNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies1 14 NOT OFFERED
Adult Development and Aging5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant18 152 NOT OFFERED
What is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal StudiesNOT OFFERED 49 NOT OFFERED
Legal Administrative Assistant/SecretaryNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/Paralegal103 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 41 NOT OFFERED
What is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1,498 13 NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 195 NOT OFFERED
What is Mathematics and Statistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 27 NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 58 NOT OFFERED
What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 331 NOT OFFERED
What is Philosophy and Religious Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Health and Physical Education/Fitness7 2 NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 54 NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness Technician2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Physical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Science Technologies/Technicians program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 23 NOT OFFERED
What is Psychology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Chemical Technology/Technician5 1 NOT OFFERED
Science Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 199 NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Corrections125 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 240 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science519 0 NOT OFFERED
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other)77 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting315 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Homeland SecurityNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and Technology63 41 NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 1,037 NOT OFFERED
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 56 NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 32 NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 96 NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician6 4 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician16 11 NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design13 10 NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts15 14 NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 42 NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Visual and Performing Arts (other)8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician10 9 NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant19 6 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling24 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 36 NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 210 NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management16 6 NOT OFFERED
E-Commerce/Electronic CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science17 8 NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
Taxation8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 210 NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management16 6 NOT OFFERED
E-Commerce/Electronic CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science17 8 NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
Taxation8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
HistoryNOT OFFERED 19 NOT OFFERED

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