El Camino Community College District (ECC)
Public two-year college in Torrance, CA that costs an average of $13,761 a year after financial aid and graduates 40% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$13,761
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
40%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,561
PublicLarge suburb19,210 undergraduates
Cost of ECC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $24,306 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,156 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,436 |
| Books and supplies | $2,136 |
| Average net price after aid | $13,761 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $13,789 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,353 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,168 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,974 |
| $110,001+ | $22,004 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with ECC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 73% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $39,188 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $47,561 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 52nd of 125 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 31% |
| Students with federal loans | 0.5% |
Majors and programs at ECC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (37)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 20 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 22 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 15 | — | — |
| Apparel and Textiles | 2 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 7 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 7 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 30 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 52 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 23 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 41 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 8 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 22 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 100 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 35 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 3 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 192 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Journalism | 1 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 35 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 356 | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 51 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 4 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 65 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 12 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 83 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 9 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 4 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (63)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 24 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 69 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 9 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 35 | — | — |
| Apparel and Textiles | 14 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 2 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 15 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 585 | — | — |
| Biology | 55 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 9 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 593 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 24 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 130 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 46 | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 25 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 156 | — | — |
| Dance | 2 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 19 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 14 | — | — |
| Economics | 144 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 25 | — | — |
| Engineering | 35 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 105 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 154 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 60 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 12 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 10 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 2 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 264 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| History | 81 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 172 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Journalism | 21 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 28 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,668 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 153 | — | — |
| Music | 20 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 20 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 150 | — | — |
| Physics | 58 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 112 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 25 | — | — |
| Psychology | 424 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 57 | — | — |
| Real Estate | 39 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 150 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 37 | — | — |
| Sociology | 211 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 92 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11 | — | — |
| Woodworking | 3 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern College | Chula Vista | $5,663 | — | $47,535 |
| Riverside City College | Riverside | $24,678 | — | $44,956 |
| Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga | $24,504 | — | $45,674 |
| Saddleback College | Mission Viejo | $23,913 | — | $51,222 |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | $5,713 | — | $45,109 |
| Bakersfield College | Bakersfield | $4,330 | — | $41,011 |
| Santa Monica College | Santa Monica | $1,693 | — | $46,589 |
| Pasadena City College | Pasadena | $16,993 | — | $47,494 |
About ECC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Torrance, CA |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 19,210 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 28 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | elcamino.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does ECC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $24,306 a year (tuition and fees: $1,156 in-state, $9,436 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,761 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,789.
How much do ECC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $47,561 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 52nd of 125 similar colleges in California.
What is ECC's graduation rate?
40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.