Is West Coast University-Los Angeles worth it?
West Coast University-Los Angeles is a private for-profit, four-year institution in North Hollywood, California (large city), part of the West Coast University system. It awarded 972 degrees in 2024, most often in registered nursing.
West Coast University-Los Angeles is part of West Coast University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
See West Coast University, 6 campusesFederal data
Federal context for West Coast University-Los Angeles
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$95,294
Median earnings 4 years after
$110,100
Median earnings 10 years after
$102,672
Average net price
$53,020
Completion rate
31%
Completions (2024)
972
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
2,673
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $95,859 | $111,455 | 3,430 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $128,308 | $136,520 | 163 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $59,511 | $77,341 | 120 |
| Public Health | Master's | $60,316 | $86,490 | 104 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $82,539 | $95,360 | 97 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Doctoral | $96,028 | $138,431 | 83 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $86,227 | $91,685 | 80 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $73,751 | $85,797 | 76 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | $130,904 | $144,164 | 58 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Master's | $112,559 | N/A | 18 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 972 |
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Sources: federal figures for West Coast University-Los Angeles. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page