Central Los Angeles Subregional Profile A Labor Market and Community College Analysis
FALL 2026
A report prepared by the Los Angeles Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research
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TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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DEMOGRAPHIC FINDINGS DEMAND AND SUPPLY FINDINGS
FAST FACTS
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INTRODUCTION
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METHODOLOGY
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PART I: SUBREGIONAL POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
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POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS
PART II: LABOR MARKET
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LABOR MARKET DEMAND EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT CONCENTRATION INDUSTRY OVERVIEW INDUSTRY RECOMMENDATIONS PRIORITY MIDDLE-SKILL OCCUPATIONAL OVERVIEW JOB POSTINGS SUBREGIONAL CTE ANALYSIS
LABOR SUPPLY GAP
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UNDER SUPPLY SPECIALIZATION OF CENTRAL LOS ANGELES
PART III: COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROFILES
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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE LOS ANGELES TRADE-TECH COLLEGE
PART IV: COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
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SWP OUTCOMES
CONCLUSION & USE CASES FOR THIS REPORT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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O SUPPORT THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES, THE LOS ANGELES CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (COE)
created six subregional profiles analyzing demographic, labor market, and postsecondary supply data. This subregional profile focuses on the Central Los Angeles subregion of Los Angeles County, which comprises 57 ZIP codes. The Central Los Angeles subregion includes the following community colleges: Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles Southwest College, and Los Angeles Trade-Tech College.
DEMOGRAPHIC FINDINGS • Central Los Angeles is home to 1,534,637 residents or approximately 16% of the county’s population. Central Los Angeles’ population is projected to decrease by 6% over the next 10 years, which is the smallest projected decline of all the subregions and below the county’s estimate (-8%).
• 61% of Central Los Angeles residents identify as Hispanic or Latino compared to 49% within the County, and 50% of residents are below the age of 35 years old.
• Approximately 52% of the population have completed a high school degree or less as their highest level of education, compared to 41% for the county, yielding Central Los Angeles as the subregion with the lowest educational attainment in Los Angeles County.
• The median household income within Central Los Angeles is $62,295 annually, ranking as the lowest among the six Los Angeles subregions.
• These demographic findings indicate that there are many opportunities for the community colleges to increase educational attainment in the subregion which in turn would increase earnings if students were channeled into growing industries and priority jobs that earn living wages.
DEMAND AND SUPPLY FINDINGS Demand • There are 763,698 jobs in Central Los Angeles which amount to 14.6% of the county’s employment. • There are 90,469 projected annual job openings in Central Los Angeles, and middle-skill jobs account for 39.6% of the annual job openings.
• The industry sectors, Educational Services and Health Care and Social Assistance are projected to grow by 10% and 19% respectively.
• Key industries of Central LA include Government, Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, and Educational Services, which are all larger in share compared to the county.
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Supply • From 2022 to 2025, Central Los Angeles community colleges conferred an annual average of 9,540 awards. Given that there are over 90,469 projected annual job openings, and nearly 40% of these are for middle-skill positions, it is safe to say that the subregional supply of awards lags the available jobs in the subregion.
• Central Los Angeles offers distinguished programs in sectors like Construction, Occupational Safety, and Advanced Manufacturing that are unique for the whole county. These programs could be expanded without concern about oversaturating the labor market.
Labor Gap • Key CTE programs within Health, Education, and Professional Services should be expanded to fulfill the labor market gap. These are industries with projected high job growth in the subregion that currently have relatively low program awards.
• There is currently an undersupply in programs that train for occupations like Paralegals and Legal Assistants
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and health professionals like Registered Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Dental Hygienists, which are all projected for growth and meet the MIT living wage standard.
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FAST FACTS Exhibit 1. Comparison of demographic and labor market data by subregion CENTRAL LOS ANGELES
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
GATEWAY CITIES
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
SOUTH BAY
WESTSIDE CITIES
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Population
1,534,637
1,876,011
2,012,082
1,853,943
1,080,144
679,369
9,636,025
Households
543,347
561,515
756,996
594,482
396,258
345,453
3,386,057
Median Household Income
$62,295
$88,683
$97,135
$98,696
$110,404
$120,681
$95,562
Per Capita Income
$32,461
$35,307
$51,392
$42,430
$53,460
$91,703
$45,743
5.8%
5.5%
6.2%
5.2%
5.2%
5.8%
5.7%
763,698
813,288
1,160,074
851,521
674,284
751,899
5,240,592
3%
3%
5%
3%
4%
3%
4%
2025 Unemployment Rate 2025 Jobs 10-Year Projected Job Growth
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NOTE: Subregional totals for population, households, and 2025 jobs do not sum to the county total because Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope Valley are excluded from the amounts.
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INTRODUCTION
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O SUPPORT CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES WITH COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO UPDATE AND ENHANCE
career technical education (CTE) program offerings, the Los Angeles Center of Excellence (COE) created six subregional profiles analyzing demographic, labor market, and postsecondary supply data. Each subregional profile was created to:
• Identify labor market opportunities unique to each subregion
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUBREGIONS
• Facilitate alignment between labor market needs and CTE training
• CENTRAL LOS ANGELES
• Inform strategic planning efforts and investments by local
• GATEWAY CITIES
community colleges
• Support the annual updating process of the Strong Workforce Program (SWP) Regional Plan
• SAN FERNANDO VALLEY • SAN GABRIEL VALLEY • SOUTH BAY • WESTSIDE CITIES
SWP is an initiative designed to expand CTE programs offered by the California Community Colleges to supply a skilled workforce to California’s employers. The Los Angeles Regional Consortium is charged with coordinating the planning and implementation of CTE programs among the 19 community colleges of Los Angeles County.
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This profile focuses on the Central Los Angeles Subregion, which encompasses three community colleges: Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles Southwest College, and Los Angeles Trade-Tech College (Exhibit 2).
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Exhibit 2. Map of the 19 community colleges in Los Angeles County by subregion
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County of Los Angeles, California State Parks, Esri, TomTom, Garmin, SafeGraph, FAO, METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS, USFWS
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METHODOLOGY
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S ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST DIVERSE COUNTIES IN THE NATION, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
has a sizable impact on key population and economic indicators in California. Its subregions, which encompass 88 cities, vary in their demographic and economic characteristics and uniquely contribute to the region’s overall economic vitality and labor market. To better understand the factors defining the six subregions in Los Angeles County, this report draws on multiple data sources that shed light on important labor market needs and the role of community colleges in training a local workforce equipped to meet those needs. Building on initial work conducted by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation that divides Los Angeles into six distinct geographic regions, this report is organized into four sections. The methodology and data sources in each section are described below:
PART I: SUBREGIONAL POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
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This section describes the population of the county and subregion. This data is largely sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS; 2024, 5-year estimates) and Lightcast (2026.3) by county and ZIP code (Exhibit 3). ZIP-codelevel data has been aggregated to represent the entire subregion. Educational attainment data represents the population of residents age 25 and older, while population characteristics represent households as defined by the ACS. Lightcast utilizes data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau through the ACS and data from the California Employment Development Department. The race/ethnicity terms in this section, including white, Hispanic, and Black, adhere to the terms and definitions the Census Bureau uses in collecting its data. For definitions, please refer to: https://www.census.gov/topics/ population/race/about.html.
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Exhibit 3: ZIP codes and neighborhoods comprising the Central Los Angeles subregion ZIP CODE
NEIGHBORHOOD
CITY
90001
South Central
Los Angeles
56,189
$60,767
7%
13,671
90002
South Central
Los Angeles
52,122
$59,021
8%
9,097
90003
South Central
Los Angeles
70,065
$56,030
7%
10,140
90004
Koreatown
Los Angeles
58,484
$64,826
41%
14,943
90005
Koreatown
Los Angeles
39,142
$49,419
40%
13,734
90006
Pico Union
Los Angeles
55,527
$51,998
22%
19,541
90007
South Central
Los Angeles
38,715
$35,378
29%
21,231
90008
Baldwin Hills
Los Angeles
33,252
$61,846
33%
8,857
90010
Koreatown
Los Angeles
4,850
$101,455
65%
28,739
90011
South Central
Los Angeles
100,113
$59,017
7%
15,261
90012
Downtown
Los Angeles
37,336
$66,860
39%
25,958
90013
Downtown
Los Angeles
14,357
$36,948
41%
20,439
90014
Downtown
Los Angeles
10,224
$31,000
42%
18,848
90015
Downtown
Los Angeles
24,704
$69,268
48%
43,702
90016
Midcity
Los Angeles
46,457
$73,516
33%
17,372
90017
Downtown
Los Angeles
30,172
$52,717
35%
52,885
90018
West Adams
Los Angeles
48,745
$62,864
23%
12,648
90019
Midcity
Los Angeles
59,548
$73,934
39%
19,445
90020
Koreatown
Los Angeles
38,994
$61,184
47%
15,306
90021
Downtown
Los Angeles
2,897
$32,222
23%
34,302
90023
Boyle Heights
Los Angeles
43,857
$59,057
11%
19,477
90026
Echo Park
Los Angeles
62,692
$87,334
49%
22,085
90028
Hollywood
Los Angeles
32,883
$61,349
51%
42,996
90029
East Hollywood
Los Angeles
33,303
$60,440
35%
12,497
90030
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
2,767
90031
Lincoln Heights
Los Angeles
36,127
$63,090
24%
22,399
90032
El Sereno
Los Angeles
43,117
$82,292
26%
14,615
90033
Boyle Heights
Los Angeles
45,647
$59,652
15%
20,035
90037
South Central
Los Angeles
65,482
$57,622
11%
10,857
90038
Hollywood
Los Angeles
27,127
$61,454
41%
18,798
90043
Hyde Park
Los Angeles
42,377
$64,792
32%
15,403
90044
South Central
Los Angeles
94,830
$53,302
12%
12,079
90047
South Central
Los Angeles
50,974
$71,664
22%
12,630
90053
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
102
90054
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
78
90055
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
80
90056
Ladera Jeights
Los Angeles
8,543
$133,048
55%
3,541
90057
Westlake
Los Angeles
46,629
$44,823
23%
11,641
90060
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
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POPULATION
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
PORTION OF POPULATION AGE 25+ WITH A BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER
JOBS
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Exhibit 3: ZIP codes and neighborhoods comprising the Central Los Angeles subregion POPULATION
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
PORTION OF POPULATION AGE 25+ WITH A BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER
JOBS
ZIP CODE
NEIGHBORHOOD
CITY
90062
South Central
Los Angeles
32,715
$67,701
18%
9,678
90063
City Terrace
Los Angeles
48,397
$72,942
13%
8,891
90070
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
90071
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
0%
42,322
90074
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
91
90075
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
141
90076
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
90079
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
2,242
90081
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
37
90082
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
90084
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
28
90086
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
46
90087
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
90088
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
90089
South Central
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
76%
42,101
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
10
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
90189
Downtown
Los Angeles
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
Insufficient Data
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PART II: LABOR MARKET DEMAND This section describes the subregion’s labor market conditions, including occupational and industry data, as well as job postings, sourced from Lightcast (2026.3). Job posting data is only available at the city level, so the cities listed in Exhibit 2 were queried for a 12-month period, from July 2025 to June 2026.
PART III: COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROFILES This section focuses on the community colleges in the Central Los Angeles subregion, providing enrollments, awards (certificates and degrees), student demographics, and selected career education outcomes. Data was sourced from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Management Information Systems (MIS) Data Mart and DataVista. Student enrollments represent the 2024-25 academic year. Awards represent a three-year average of the 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 academic years. Median annual earnings after exit, attained a living wage, and median change in earnings are from 2019-20 to 2023-24 academic years. This report presents race and ethnicity data reported by the California Community Colleges from DataVista. The race and ethnic categories in this section, including white, Hispanic, and Black, for example, adhere to the categories and definitions used by the California Community Colleges when collecting this data. For definitions, please refer to: https://webdata.cccco.edu/ded/std/std10.pdf.
PART IV: COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES This section describes career education student employment outcomes for each college in the subregion compared to the average across all 19 colleges in Los Angeles County. This data was obtained from DataVista.
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Data Sources: Lightcast; Census Bureau’s American Community Survey; Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS); California Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division, OES; California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Management Information Systems (MIS); California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office DataVista.
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PART I: SUBREGIONAL POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
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NDERSTANDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE SUBREGIONAL POPULATION AND HOW IT’S PROJECTED to change can help community colleges support subregional and regional workforce needs.
The demographic composition of an area can significantly affect demand for educational services. Los Angeles County’s population is largely represented by older adults, or adults over the age of 55, but these trends vary at the subregional level. These trends are important markers that can impact student enrollment from K12 through postsecondary education. To provide a comprehensive overview of trends related to demographics, the Los Angeles COE included data and findings on whether the subregional population is growing or contracting and where residents are concentrated, as more densely populated areas may generate greater demand for education and training.
IN THIS SECTION • Population estimates and projects • Population concentration • Population demographics, including age, educational attainment, and race/ethnicity
POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS POPULATION SIZE In 2025, the Central Los Angeles subregion had a population of 1,534,637 residents (Exhibit 4). Over the next 10 years, the population is expected to decrease by more than 96,869 residents, or decline by 6%, while Los Angeles County is projected to decline by 8%. Exhibit 4. Population estimates and projections in the subregion, 2025-2035
2025 POPULATION
2035 POPULATION
CHANGE
% CHANGE
Central Los Angeles
1,534,637
1,437,768
-96,869
-6%
Los Angeles County
9,636,025
8,873,405
-762,620
-8%
California
39,189,106
38,610,471
-578,635
-1%
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POPULATION CONCENTRATION An analysis of ZIP codes shows the highest concentration of residents in the following areas: Historic South Central (90044), Historic South Central (90011), South Central (90003), which average approximately 88,336 residents. The lowest concentration are in Downtown Los Angeles (90021), Koreatown (90010), and Ladera Heights (90056), which average about 5,430 residents. Please see Exhibit 3 for complete list of data by ZIP code.
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Exhibit 5. Central Los Angeles population by ZIP code
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HOUSEHOLD INCOME Median household income is highest in Ladera Heights (90056), Koreatown (90010), and Echo Park (90026), with an average median household income of $107,279. The ZIP codes with the lowest median household incomes are in Downtown (90013, 90014, and 90021), with a median household income average of $32,873. Please see Exhibit 3 for complete list of data by ZIP code.
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Exhibit 6. Central Los Angeles median household income by ZIP code
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AGE The Central Los Angeles subregion has a younger population compared to Los Angeles County. In 2024, 50% of the subregion’s population was under 35, while 23% was 55 or older, which is less than the county (Exhibit 7). Exhibit 7. Age cohorts in the subregion and county, 2024
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT In the Central Los Angeles subregion, 26% of the population aged 25 and older had completed a bachelor's degree or higher in 2024, 21% had completed some college or an associate degree, and 21% had completed high school. The percentage of the population with less than a high school diploma is significantly higher than the county overall, 31% compared to 20% (Exhibit 8).
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Exhibit 8. Educational attainment in the subregion and county, 2024
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Educational attainment, measured by the portion of the population aged 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher, is highest in Ladera Heights (90056), Koreatown (90010), Echo Park (90026), Hollywood (90028 & 90038), Downtown (90015, 90014 & 90013), as well as University Park, where the University of Southern California (USC) is located (90089). The lowest levels of educational attainment are in ZIP codes aligned with South Central, Boyle Heights, and City Terrace (Exhibit 9). Please see Exhibit 3 for complete list of data by ZIP code.
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Exhibit 9. Central Los Angeles educational attainment by ZIP code
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RACE/ETHNICITY In 2024, 61% of the subregion’s population identified as Hispanic, followed by 14% Black, and 11% Asian (Exhibit 10). Compared to the county overall, Central Los Angeles has a higher percentage of Black and Latino residents and a lower percentage of Asian and white residents. Exhibit 10. Race/ethnicity in the subregion and county, 2024
CENTRAL LOS ANGELES POPULATION SUMMARY Overall, the Central Los Angeles subregion has a younger population and lower educational attainment, compared to Los Angeles County. These findings highlight educational needs that the community colleges in the subregion are well positioned to address. A relatively young population implies that there may be greater demand for community college education and training, while the race/ethnicity composition of the subregion highlights the need for equitable access to these educational opportunities.
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PART II: LABOR MARKET
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HIS SECTION EXAMINES GAPS IN THE CENTRAL LOS ANGELES SUBREGION LABOR MARKET BY showing industry and occupational demand, followed by educational supply within the subregion.
LABOR MARKET DEMAND This section can inform discussions about cross-industry collaborations, occupational employment opportunities for students, partnerships between educators and employers, and new or overlooked areas for training and education programs. This section examines employment size and concentration, as well as the subregion’s largest industries. Additionally, understanding which occupations are in demand now, and in the future, and what they pay, is critical for community college planning, career pathway development, and targeted employer partnerships.
IN THIS SECTION • Employment size and concentration • Top industries • Priority middle-skill occupations • Job posting data
The Los Angeles COE identified middle-skill occupations, jobs typically requiring education or training beyond a high school diploma but less than a bachelor’s degree, that offer promising career opportunities to students in the subregion. These occupations fall within the sectors designated by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office that are critical to the economic vitality of the county. Further illuminating the nuances within a subregion’s labor market, job posting data can indicate employer hiring preferences for specific jobs and skill sets. Although this data can offer valuable insights into evolving employer needs, it should not be considered a direct measure of employer demand. Job postings may be over- or under-inflated for a variety of reasons, such as an employer posting more than one job ad for the same position, using one job posting for multiple openings or for year-round recruitment, or including misleading ads that do not represent actual available positions. Since employer hiring needs can vary by subregion, job posting analysis can be useful for highlighting unique local employment trends. Occupational titles and employers commonly occurring in job postings specific to the subregion have been identified.
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EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT SIZE Between 2025 to 2035, the number of jobs in Central Los Angeles is projected to increase from 763,698 to 786,671, which is an increase of 22,973 jobs or 3%. Similarly, Los Angeles County is projected to grow by 4%, or 189,956 jobs. While the projected rate of growth in the subregion mirrors that of the county, both are below projected job growth across California, which is projected to grow by 7%. Exhibit 11. Number of jobs and projected percentage change, 2025-2035
2025 JOBS
2035 JOBS
2025 - 2035 CHANGE
PROJECTED % CHANGE
763,698
786,671
22,973
3%
Los Angeles County
5,240,592
5,430,548
189,956
4%
California
20,700,773
22,076,875
1,376,102
7%
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EMPLOYMENT CONCENTRATION The greatest concentration of jobs was in Westlake (90017) and Downtown (90015 and 90071), with more than 45,000 jobs in each ZIP code. These neighborhoods are projected to experience approximately 1% job growth in the next 10 years. Interestingly, some ZIP codes located Downtown have relatively few jobs, likely due to the geographic size of the ZIP code. The areas with the lowest job count include Historic South Central (90062), Ladera Heights (90056), and City Terrace (90063). Please see Exhibit 3 for complete list of data by ZIP code.
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Exhibit 12. Concentration of jobs by ZIP code in Central Los Angeles
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW In 2025, Los Angeles County had more than 5.2 million jobs, and the Central Los Angeles subregion accounted for nearly 763,698, or approximately 15% of jobs in the county. The industries projected to add the most jobs over the next ten years are shown in Exhibit 13. Exhibit 13. Industry sector projected to add the most jobs in the subregion, 2025-2035
PROJECTED % CHANGE
Health Care and Social Assistance
21,189
19%
Educational Services
5,898
10%
Accommodation and Food Services
5,617
8%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
4,532
6%
Admin & Support & Waste Mgmt & Remediation Services
1,353
3%
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2025 – 2035 CHANGE IN JOBS
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The composition of industry employment in the subregion differs from Los Angeles County in several ways. The subregion had a larger share of jobs than Los Angeles County in the following industry sectors (Exhibit 14):
• Government • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services • Educational Services
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Exhibit 14. Industry sector employment in the subregion and county, 2025
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INDUSTRY RECOMMENDATIONS Based on projected growth and the size of industry employment in the Central Los Angeles subregion, the LA COE recommends that community colleges highlight the following industries:
• Health Care and Social Assistance • Educational Services • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services • Accommodation and Food Services
PRIORITY MIDDLE-SKILL OCCUPATIONAL OVERVIEW Based on the Los Angeles COE’s Priority Jobs methodology and key indicators1, the criteria used to classify priority middle-skill occupations include:
• Middle-Skill—as defined by the LA COE, which typically require more than a high school diploma but less than a bachelor’s degree;
• Projected Demand—10-year projected demand of at least 50 average annual job openings in the subregion, 2025-2035;
• Wages—entry-level wages at or above the MIT living wage in Los Angeles, $28.92 per hour; • Experience—fewer than five years of experience required at entry. The following analysis identifies promising occupations for students that are in demand and well paid in the subregion (Exhibit 15). For a more extensive list of middle-skill, in-demand occupations or middle-skill occupations that pay a strong median wage, please contact the Los Angeles Center of Excellence.
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https://coeccc.net/los-angeles/2025/01/equity-in-priority-jobs-and-programs-los-angeles-region/
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Exhibit 15. Top 20 priority middle-skill occupations in the subregion
AVG. ANNUAL OPENINGS
2025 JOBS
10-YEAR % CHANGE
25TH PCT. ANNUAL EARNINGS
2025 EMP. CONCENT.*
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
609
6,520
-2%
$62,214
0.99
Registered Nurses
586
9,422
8%
$111,119
0.62
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
492
3,581
20%
$60,824
2.01
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
309
3,182
11%
$72,182
1.08
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
288
2,791
-2%
$68,339
1.31
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
287
3,286
9%
$99,627
1.04
Producers and Directors
229
3,601
-20%
$74,343
4.62
Buyers and Purchasing Agents
171
1,834
-1%
$62,846
0.82
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
154
1,798
1%
$73,201
0.64
Computer User Support Specialists
152
2,557
-7%
$61,114
0.77
Computer Occupations, All Other
144
2,443
-2%
$69,507
1.13
Logisticians
93
958
8%
$63,779
0.77
Correctional Officers and Jailers
90
848
8%
$76,792
0.50
Firefighters
87
925
13%
$79,095
0.60
Fashion Designers
86
1,037
-10%
$65,680
7.58
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
75
1,235
-20%
$66,695
0.79
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
67
765
2%
$62,353
0.35
Special Effects Artists and Animators
56
760
-25%
$69,772
5.34
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
51
646
10%
$160,845
0.89
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
50
1,055
-6%
$85,946
0.74
OCCUPATION
*Employment Concentration is a measure of how concentrated a characteristic of a particular region is compared to the nation. Values greater than 1 indicated a higher concentration in the subregion compared to the nation.
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Despite modest employment growth projections over the last few years (i.e., two years ago the average, ten-year occupational growth rate in Los Angeles County was 10%, and it is now below 4%), it is worth noting a few of the identified priority middle-skill occupations are projected to decline over the next ten years (Exhibit 15). Specifically, projected decline is most pronounced among entertainment-related occupations, such as special effects artists and animators, fashion designers, and producers and directors. Therefore, Exhibit 16 provides additional middle-skill occupations that meet the MIT living wage threshold, are projected to grow over the next ten years, but only fall short of the projected annual openings threshold of 50. These include fastest-growing occupations, such as physical therapist assistants and dental hygienists. Exhibit 16. Additional priority middle-skill occupations in the subregion
AVG. ANNUAL OPENINGS
2025 JOBS
10-YEAR % CHANGE
25TH PCT. ANNUAL EARNINGS
2025 EMP. CONCENT.*
Physical Therapist Assistants
49
260
27%
$76,667
0.52
Dental Hygienists
47
528
20%
$101,497
0.53
Architectural and Civil Drafters
41
421
3%
$61,746
0.93
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
39
517
1%
$74,840
1.00
Respiratory Therapists
35
541
11%
$85,100
0.88
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
33
523
7%
$86,452
0.51
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
31
306
3%
$67,830
0.54
OCCUPATION
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*Employment Concentration
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JOB POSTINGS During the 12-month period from July 2025 to June 2026, there were 66,108 unique job postings in the Central Los Angeles subregion, which accounted for 36% of Los Angeles County’s 184,392 unique job postings. To focus specifically on jobs postings for which community college students and graduates would qualify, job postings were filtered by those that listed a high school diploma or GED, or an associate degree, as the minimum educational requirement. Therefore, this section excludes all job postings that require a bachelor's degree or higher. Job postings from July 2025 to June 2026 strongly corroborate other indicators of occupational demand, particularly in healthcare and essential services. Exhibit 17 shows that healthcare roles, such Registered Nurses (1,672), Health Technologists (1,399), Home Health and Personal Care Aides (1,376), and Medical and Health Services Managers (1,065), collectively account for over 5,500 postings. This aligns with projections of high industry growth in the healthcare industry.
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Exhibit 17: Top occupations in job postings
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Six of the top ten employers posting job ads in the Central Los Angeles subregion align with the top employers in Los Angeles County (Exhibit 18). These employers are within Healthcare, Educational Services, and Accommodation and Food Services. Exhibit 18. Top employers in job postings for the subregion and county
LOS ANGELES COUNTY EMPLOYERS
Allied Universal
Allied Universal
Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai
University of Southern California
CVS Health
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente
Marriott International
Edjoin.Org
Keck Medical Center of USC
University of Southern California
Accenture
Marriott International
University of California
Panda Express
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Keck Medical Center of USC
Volunteers of America
Redwood Family Care Network
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SUBREGIONAL CTE ANALYSIS The community colleges of Central Los Angeles play a significant role in awarding degrees in industries like Advanced Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics, and Energy, Construction and Utilities (Exhibit 19). Health Care and Social Assistance and Education are projected to experience the strongest job growth in the subregion, demonstrating that there may be opportunities for community colleges to expand related programs and awards. Exhibit 19. CTE awards issued by sector in the subregion and county
CENTRAL LA LATEST 3-YR AVG
LA COUNTY LATEST 3-YR AVG
SUBREGION SHARE OF COUNTY AWARDS
Advanced Manufacturing
728
2,027
36%
Advanced Transportation and Logistics
340
1,723
20%
Agriculture, Water and Environmental Technologies
0
392
0%
Business and Entrepreneurship
662
10,644
6%
Education and Human Development
336
4,434
8%
Energy, Construction and Utilities
585
1,621
36%
0
77
0%
Health
728
4,954
15%
Information and Communication Technologies Digital Media
447
4,340
10%
Life Sciences - Biotechnology
7
156
4%
Public Safety
83
3,169
3%
Retail, Hospitality and Tourism
245
1,567
16%
Unassigned
68
1,087
6%
4,229
36,191
12%
SECTOR
Global Trade
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The Central Los Angeles subregion offers specialized CTE programs that meet the needs of not just the subregion but also the county. Central Los Angeles supplies the only awards in Los Angeles County for Industrial and Occupational Safety (TOP 095670) and Electrical (TOP 095220) programs. Exhibit 20. Awards issued by sector in the subregion
CENTRAL LA LATEST 3-YR AVG
SUBREGION SHARE OF COUNTY AWARDS
Public Safety
474
100%
095220 - Electrical
Energy, Construction, and Utilities
176
100%
094500 - Industrial Systems Technology and Maintenance
Advanced Manufacturing
158
98%
123080 - Home Health Aide
Health
206
92%
095200 - Construction Crafts Technology
Energy, Construction, and Utilities
147
72%
094600 - Environmental Control Technology (HVAC)
Energy, Construction, and Utilities
91
44%
130630 - Culinary Arts
Retail, Hospitality, & Tourism
151
31%
061220 - Film Production
Information & Communication Technology
102
29%
300700 - Cosmetology and Barbering
Business & Entrepreneurship
200
23%
120100 - Health Occupations, General
Health
122
21%
SECTOR
095670 - Industrial and Occupational Safety and Health
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TOP6 - PROGRAM TITLE
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LABOR SUPPLY GAP
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ASED ON OUR STUDY OF LABOR DEMAND, WE HAVE IDENTIFIED SEVERAL PRIORITY OCCUPATIONS
for the Central Los Angeles subregion, where labor supply gaps exist despite strong local educational capacity. The analysis reveals a critical undersupply of trained workers across four key fields, each characterized by substantial annual openings and competitive entry-level wages yet hindered by insufficient award completion rates to meet employer needs.
UNDER SUPPLY Paralegals and legal assistants face a pronounced deficit in the subregion, with 492 annual openings in Central Los Angeles (2,204 countywide) and a 25th percentile annual earnings of $60,824, alongside a high employment concentration of 2.01 indicating twice as many jobs in this subregion compared to the national average. However, the subregion produces only 46 awards on average over the last three years (419 awards in the county), falling far short of demand. Similarly, legal secretaries and administrative assistants also present an undersupply, with 361 annual openings of 1,637 openings in the county, a concentration ratio of 3.31, and earnings of $50,483 at the 25th percentile. There are currently no Legal Office Technology programs (0514.10) programs within the community colleges of Central Los Angeles, which provides an opportunity to create. Registered nurses show an 8% growth rate, 586 annual openings out of 5,118 openings in the county, and the strong 25th percentile earnings of $111,119, but local awards (151) account for just 14% of the county’s total 1,058 awards, indicating that Central Los Angeles is not producing enough nurses to capture its share of the growing demand. Physical therapist assistants show a 27% projected job growth from 260 jobs to 329 jobs with 49 annual job openings in the subregion. This occupation has a 25th percentile earnings at $76,667 which is well above the MIT living wage standard. Central Los Angeles currently does not have a CTE program for physical therapist assistants. By creating a CTE program for this occupation, Central Los Angeles community colleges would also expand the programs offered within the sector of health. Central Los Angeles should consider expanding CTE programs for occupations in the Health industry like dental hygienists, medical assistants, and radiology technicians, which are all occupations with projected growth and meeting the MIT Living Wage threshold. The most striking imbalance is in home health aides, where 28% projected growth and 6,707 annual openings are met with only 206 awards, despite the subregion dominating countywide CTE production—representing 92% of all such awards. Even with this strong local presence, the 25th percentile earnings of $34,897 and a 1.74 employment concentration underscore that supply is insufficient to meet the surging need for in-home care. While job opportunities abound for this occupation, sadly, wages are so low that this may best viewed as a ‘second household income’ opportunity, or as an exploratory, entry-level employment opportunity to work in while furthering one’s education, as these wages are unlikely to support living expenses for an individual in the county, let alone a family.
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SPECIALIZATION OF CENTRAL LOS ANGELES
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Notably, Central Los Angeles offers unique and concentrated programs in construction and industrial systems that are exclusive to colleges within the subregion; the LA COE recommend maintaining and potentially expanding these offerings, as they represent a distinctive competitive advantage. Overall, the data points to a clear mandate: while Central Los Angeles holds specialized educational assets, strategic investments in scaling up training for these high-demand, undersupplied occupations particularly in healthcare and legal support are essential to align workforce development with subregional economic needs.
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PART III: COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROFILES
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OMMUNITY COLLEGES PLAY AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN TRAINING STUDENTS FOR MIDDLE-SKILL JOBS.
By examining student enrollment, awards conferred (degrees and certificates), and SWP metrics related to student outcomes, programs can be tailored to have the greatest positive impact. The Los Angeles COE has analyzed CTE programs for each community college in the subregion to identify programs that are performing most effectively in terms of advancing the median annual earnings of students after exiting a program, students who are able to attain a living wage after completing a program, and students who obtain a positive median change in earnings after completing a program.
IN THIS SECTION • Enrollment size and number of awards • CTE programs with strong SWP outcomes
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Examining patterns in student demographics, such as race/ethnicity • Student demographics, including and gender, can help community colleges advance equity and improve race/ethnicity, gender, and age academic outcomes for underrepresented students. Additionally, examining the age breakdown of students can show where students may fall in terms of seeking education to further their lifelong careers. If a community college has a significant percentage of students above the age of 25, this could indicate incumbent workers may be seeking to re-train or upskill to access opportunities for career advancement.
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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT (2024-25)
3-YEAR AVERAGE AWARDS (2022-23 TO 2024-25)
31,535
603,765
4,477
96,923
LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES REGION
LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES REGION
SWP OUTCOMES FOR CTE PROGRAMS
RACE/ETHNICITY
MEDIAN ANNUAL EARNINGS AFTER EXIT Registered Nursing
$96,182
Computer Systems Analysis
$69,548
Computer Infrastructure and Support
$57,700
ATTAINED A LIVING WAGE Registered Nursing
73%
Computer Systems Analysis
71%
Real Estate
58%
MEDIAN CHANGE IN EARNINGS Registered Nursing
107%
Administration of Justice
80%
Emergency Medical Services
63%
GENDER Female
Male
Non-binary
Unknown
L.A. City College
57%
39%
1%
2%
L.A. Region
54%
43%
1%
3%
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LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT (2024-25)
3-YEAR AVERAGE AWARDS (2022-23 TO 2024-25)
11,793
603,765
2,075
96,923
LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES REGION
LOS ANGELES SOUTHWEST COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES REGION
SWP OUTCOMES FOR CTE PROGRAMS
RACE/ETHNICITY
MEDIAN ANNUAL EARNINGS AFTER EXIT Computer Programming
$86,000
Registered Nursing
$68,820
Computer Systems Analysis
$68,578
ATTAINED A LIVING WAGE Registered Nursing
75%
Computer Programming
73%
Computer Software Development
67%
MEDIAN CHANGE IN EARNINGS Computer Programming
55%
Registered Nursing
37%
Information Technology, General
28%
GENDER Female
Male
Non-binary
Unknown
L.A. Southwest College
61%
37%
1%
1%
L.A. Region
54%
43%
1%
3%
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AGE
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LOS ANGELES TRADE-TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT (2024-25)
3-YEAR AVERAGE AWARDS (2022-23 TO 2024-25)
21,531
603,765
2,987
96,923
LOS ANGELES TRADE-TECH COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES REGION
LOS ANGELES TRADE-TECH COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES REGION
SWP OUTCOMES FOR CTE PROGRAMS
RACE/ETHNICITY
MEDIAN ANNUAL EARNINGS AFTER EXIT Railroad and Light Rail Operations
$138,368
Management Development and Supervision
$94,104
Civil and Construction Management Technology
$93,426
ATTAINED A LIVING WAGE Civil and Construction Management Technology
86%
Railroad and Light Rail Operations
83%
Industrial Systems and Technology Maintenance
38%
MEDIAN CHANGE IN EARNINGS Other Public and Protective Services
151%
Infants and Toddlers
126%
Railroad and Light Rail Operations
74%
GENDER Female
Male
Non-binary
Unknown
Los Angeles TradeTech College
43%
54%
1%
2%
L.A. Region
54%
43%
1%
3%
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AGE
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PART IV: COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
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HROUGH DATAVISTA, THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE COLLECTS DATA
related to Strong Workforce Program (SWP) metrics which are used to track student progress, credential attainment, and employment outcomes. These metrics can be applied to measuring the progress of community colleges toward meeting regional SWP goals.
The SWP metrics included in this section are:
• Post course wages based on job similarity to program—The average wages of students whose job is either very close, close, or not close to their program of study.
• Attained a living wage—Among SWP students who exited a community college and did not transfer to any postsecondary institution, this is the proportion who attained the district county living wage for a single adult measured immediately following academic year of exit.
IN THIS SECTION • SWP metrics for individual community colleges in the subregion compared to the overall region: attained a living wage, median annual earnings, median change in earnings, attained a job closely related to field of study
• Median annual earnings—Among SWP students who exited the community college system and who did not transfer to any postsecondary institution, these represent median earnings following the academic year of exit.
• Median change in earnings—Among SWP students who exited and who did not transfer to any postsecondary institution, median change in earnings are calculated between the second quarter prior to the beginning of the academic year of entry (for the first time ever as a non-Special Admit or return to any community college after an absence of one or more academic years) and the second quarter after the end of the academic year of exit from the last college attended.
• Attained a job closely related to field of study—Among students who responded to the CTE Outcomes Survey and did not transfer to any postsecondary institution, this is the proportion who reported that they are working in a job very closely or closely related to their field of study. Students exiting California Community College career technical education programs are invited to participation in the Career Technical Education Outcomes Survey (CTEOS). Administered by Santa Rosa Junior College to all 116 community colleges in the state, exiting students are asked to report if they are working in a job closely related to their field of study as well as their wages before and after studying in their program. On average, from 2021 to 2025, students who reported working in a job very close to their field of study earned $9.24 more per hour than those who reported working in a job not close to their field of study, and $4.01 more per hour than those who reported working in a job close to their field of study. The difference in wages between those whose jobs were very close and not close ranged from $7.75 in 2024 to $10.59 in 2025. Average wages across all three groups were highest in 2023, declined in 2024, then increased again in 2025, yet remained below their 2023 levels.
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The results below demonstrate that students who report working in a job that is ‘very close’ to their field of study earn stronger wages on average when compared to those who only report ‘close,’ and much stronger wages to those who are not working in a job related to their field of study. Response rates for the CTEOS instrument are often low, so compiling five years of data in Exhibit 21 below demonstrates that this is a stable trend, despite that shortcoming. This is welcome news and shows that students actively using what they learned in community college enjoy the added benefit of higher hourly wages. Exhibit 21. Wages by job similarity – from CTEOS
SWP OUTCOMES Overall, the SWP metrics show the Central Los Angeles subregion to be on par with the Los Angeles region (Exhibits 22 to 25). Community colleges could strategize around these metrics and create competitive advantages for their graduates.
• 37% of students from Central Los Angeles colleges obtained a living wage on average from academic years 2019 to 2024, which mirrors the LA region where 37% of students also attained a living wage.
• The median change in earnings on average from academic years 2019 to 2024 is 24% where for the region it is 28%. • The average median annual earnings for Central Los Angeles graduates from 2019 to 2024 are $40,864 which is slightly higher than the region at $40,763.
• An average 72% of students from 2019 to 2024 obtain a job closely related to their field of study, which mirrors the LA region at 72%.
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Exhibit 22. Comparison of students who attained a living wage by college and Los Angeles regional average
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Exhibit 23. Comparison of median change in earnings by colleges and the Los Angeles regional average
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Exhibit 24. Comparison of median annual earnings by college and Los Angeles regional average
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Exhibit 25. Comparison of students who report working a job closely related to their field of study by college and Los Angeles regional average
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CONCLUSION & USE CASES FOR THIS REPORT
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HIS ANALYSIS OF THE CENTRAL LOS ANGELES SUBREGION PROVIDES AMPLE DATA THAT CAN BE HARNESSED BY
community college leaders for a multitude of purposes. Whether an institution is going through the accreditation process, program review process, or simply looking for marketing materials, the LA COE recommends the following use cases for this report:
• Grant Application (Annual SWP Regional Projects and other local, state, or federal grants) • Part I: Subregional Population Characteristics provides an overview of the communities served, which help inform the ‘demonstrated need’ portion of most grant applications. More specifically, the demographic summary provides a brief overview that can be supplemented by specific data points in preceding section. Finally, the Executive Summary provides several bullet points that can be used to strengthen grant applications.
• CTE Program Investment Guidance • Part II: Labor Market includes a section on labor supply gap, which provides the most concise, salient opportunities for community colleges in the Central Los Angeles subregion. Other sections to cite or consider for this purpose include: Industry Recommendations, Priority Middle-Skill Occupational Overview, and the Subregional CTE Analysis.
• Employer Engagement • Part II: Labor Market includes a Job Posting section which lists the top employers actively seeking talent within the subregion and county. The top posted occupations are also included to evaluate the most sought after roles.
• Marketing and Outreach • Part III: Community College Profiles provide a list of the top-performing CTE programs at each individual college, which can be used to attract and recruit prospective students in high-wage fields. More broadly, the Community College Student Employment Outcomes section demonstrates the overall impact of a community college education in a CTE program.
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While there are certainly use cases beyond those cited above, the aforementioned four items represent the most typically sought after items. If your institution has a different use case in mind, please feel free to reach out to the LA COE.
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LOSANGELESRC.ORG If for any reason this document is not accessible or if you have specific needs for readability, please contact us and we will do our utmost to accommodate you with a modified version. Contact: Luke Meyer, Director | Los Angeles Center of Excellence | Lmeyer7@mtsac.edu
Important Disclaimer: All representations included in this report have been produced from primary research and/or secondary review of publicly and/or privately available data and/or research reports. Efforts have been made to qualify and validate the accuracy of the data and the reported findings; however, neither the Centers of Excellence, COE host district, nor California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office are responsible for applications or decisions made by recipient community colleges or their representatives based upon components or recommendations contained in this study. © 2026 California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, Centers of Excellence for Labor Market Research, Economic and Workforce Development Program