Legal Studies at East Los Angeles College
If you are interested in studying Legal Studies, consider the program at East Los Angeles College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
East Los Angeles College is in Monterey Park, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 legal studies graduations were recorded at East Los Angeles College.
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Online Class Availability at East Los Angeles College
Online coursework is an option at East Los Angeles College. Among 33,677 students, 12,938 (38%) studied exclusively online and 5,440 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Legal Studies graduates at East Los Angeles College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Legal Studies graduates at East Los Angeles College are 62% women (24) and 38% men (15).
Legal Studies Associate’s Program at East Los Angeles College
Of the 35 associate’s legal studies degrees awarded at East Los Angeles College, 63% were women (22) and 37% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies associate’s degree recipients at East Los Angeles College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 33 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 97% of Legal Studies associate’s degree recipients at East Los Angeles College, above the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Legal Studies Graduates
Those who complete Legal Studies program at East Los Angeles College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Legal Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
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.