San Gabriel Valley 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 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
PART III: COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROFILES
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CITRUS COLLEGE EAST L.A. COLLEGE MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE PASADENA CITY 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 San Gabriel Valley subregion of Los Angeles County, which comprises 85 ZIP codes. The San Gabriel Valley subregion includes the following community colleges: Citrus College, East Los Angeles College, Mt. San Antonio College, and Pasadena City College.
DEMOGRAPHIC FINDINGS • San Gabriel Valley is home to over 1.8 million residents, or approximately 19% of the county’s population. San Gabriel Valley’s population is projected to decrease by 7% over the next 10 years.
• 29% of San Gabriel Valley residents identify as Asian compared to 16% across the county, and 42% of residents are below the age of 35 in the subregion, compared to 45% in the county.
• Approximately 41% of residents age 25 and older have a high school diploma or less as their highest level of education, compared to 41% across the county, indicating similar levels of educational attainment.
• The average median annual household income in San Gabriel Valley is $98,696, ranking as the third highest among the six Los Angeles subregions.
• These demographic findings suggest that the age distribution and levels of educational attainment in the subregion are mostly similar compared to the county, but a greater proportion of residents identify as Asian.
DEMAND AND SUPPLY FINDINGS Demand • There are 851,521 jobs in the San Gabriel Valley, which account for 16% of the county’s employment. • There are 102,864 projected annual job openings in the San Gabriel Valley, and middle-skill jobs account for 43% of the annual job openings.
• Industries such as Health Care and Social Assistance and Educational Services are projected to grow by 19% and 9%, respectively.
• Key industries that account for a greater share of jobs across the subregion compared to their share across the county include Health Care and Social Assistance, as well as Wholesale Trade.
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Supply • From 2022 to 2025, San Gabriel Valley community colleges conferred an annual average of 28,399 awards across all programs. When focusing on Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, subregional community colleges conferred an average of 11,672 awards in the last three academic years.
• San Gabriel Valley offers CTE programs in Engineering Technology, General (TOP 092400), in which the subregion accounts for 94% of all awards across the county. The subregion also has a strong presence in Public Safety programs, such as Police Academy (TOP 210550) and Fire Academy (TOP 213350), in which the subregion accounts for 71% and 68% of awards across the county, respectively.
Labor Gap • Key CTE programs within Health should be expanded to fulfill the labor market gap. Several occupations in this
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sector are projected to experience growth in the subregion, and programs for occupations such as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses and physical therapist assistants conferred a limited number of awards in the subregion over the last three academic years.
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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 San Gabriel Valley subregion, which encompasses four community colleges: Citrus College, East Los Angeles College, Mt. San Antonio College, and Pasadena City 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 cities comprising the San Gabriel Valley subregion ZIP CODE
CITY
POPULATION
90022 90050 90640 91001 91003 91006 91007 91008 91009 91010 91011 91012 91016 91017 91023 91024 91025 91030 91031 91066 91077 91101 91102 91103 91104 91105 91106 91107 91108 91109 91114 91115 91116 91117 91118 91123 91125 91126 91702 91706 91711 91714 91715 91716
Los Angeles Los Angeles Montebello Altadena Altadena Arcadia Arcadia Duarte Duarte Duarte La Cañada Flintridge La Cañada Flintridge Monrovia Monrovia Mount Wilson Sierra Madre Sierra Madre South Pasadena South Pasadena Arcadia Arcadia Pasadena Pasadena Pasadena Pasadena Pasadena Pasadena Pasadena San Marino Pasadena Pasadena Pasadena Pasadena Pasadena San Marino Pasadena Pasadena Pasadena Azusa Baldwin Park Claremont City Of Industry City Of Industry City Of Industry
60,343 Insufficient Data 61,382 35,475 Insufficient Data 31,582 33,029 743 Insufficient Data 27,589 19,935 Insufficient Data 41,140 Insufficient Data Insufficient Data 10,940 Insufficient Data 26,068 Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data 21,165 Insufficient Data 25,142 35,937 12,531 23,910 32,316 12,401 Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data 1,000 Insufficient Data 60,903 71,082 37,529 Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data
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MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$67,967 Insufficient Data $79,625 $134,903 Insufficient Data $123,533 $100,705 $164,375 Insufficient Data $102,705 $241,875 Insufficient Data $96,540 Insufficient Data Insufficient Data $143,547 Insufficient Data $127,175 Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data $87,813 Insufficient Data $93,660 $105,958 $156,791 $90,028 $126,449 $204,847 Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data $92,683 $81,122 $126,056 Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (PORTION OF POPULATION AGE 25+ WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHER)
10% Insufficient Data 23% 54% Insufficient Data 56% 53% 64% Insufficient Data 32% 75% Insufficient Data 42% Insufficient Data Insufficient Data 64% Insufficient Data 73% Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data 60% Insufficient Data 39% 50% 74% 62% 61% 83% Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data 31% Insufficient Data 25% 15% 60% Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data
JOBS
18,939 291 24,715 8,130 30 14,890 15,104 269 75 12,779 10,172 73 44,812 61 60 4,322 163 10,592 80 85 34 34,191 107 13,602 9,248 20,476 14,125 25,769 6,214 1,318 57 74 139 42 45 Insufficient Data 7,969 Insufficient Data 16,032 28,150 21,572 Insufficient Data 68 Insufficient Data
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Exhibit 3: ZIP codes and cities comprising the San Gabriel Valley subregion ZIP CODE
CITY
POPULATION
91722 91723 91724 91731 91732 91733 91734 91740 91741 91744 91745 91746 91747 91748 91750 91754 91755 91759 91765 91766 91767 91768 91769 91770 91773 91775 91776 91778 91780 91788 91789 91790 91791 91792 91793 91801 91802 91803 91804 91896 91899
Covina Covina Covina El Monte El Monte South El Monte El Monte Glendora Glendora La Puente Hacienda Heights La Puente La Puente Rowland Heights La Verne Monterey Park Monterey Park Mt Baldy Diamond Bar Pomona Pomona Pomona Pomona Rosemead San Dimas San Gabriel San Gabriel San Gabriel Temple City Walnut Walnut West Covina West Covina West Covina West Covina Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra Alhambra
35,099 17,733 28,352 27,620 57,431 41,255 Insufficient Data 26,168 26,071 76,942 54,351 28,387 Insufficient Data 42,463 32,692 32,248 26,810 Insufficient Data 44,502 69,327 49,152 34,200 Insufficient Data 58,382 33,598 23,672 36,952 Insufficient Data 35,588 Insufficient Data 40,298 44,710 33,028 30,629 Insufficient Data 53,381 Insufficient Data 27,715 Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data
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MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$102,062 $94,167 $103,163 $62,215 $75,108 $68,278 Insufficient Data $99,083 $127,440 $93,557 $109,183 $86,567 Insufficient Data $83,428 $104,195 $86,331 $76,382 Insufficient Data $105,565 $81,991 $79,245 $76,041 Insufficient Data $75,000 $105,338 $118,610 $82,155 Insufficient Data $103,659 Insufficient Data $125,720 $102,927 $102,266 $94,817 Insufficient Data $89,156 Insufficient Data $84,311 Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (PORTION OF POPULATION AGE 25+ WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHER)
24% 25% 36% 15% 16% 12% Insufficient Data 31% 46% 14% 35% 15% Insufficient Data 35% 42% 40% 32% Insufficient Data 54% 20% 22% 16% Insufficient Data 22% 40% 53% 30% Insufficient Data 42% Insufficient Data 54% 25% 33% 34% Insufficient Data 42% Insufficient Data 38% Insufficient Data Insufficient Data Insufficient Data
JOBS
7,586 9,928 7,930 17,638 12,953 19,681 251 16,500 12,001 15,123 19,872 20,406 132 41,694 13,293 24,159 6,224 Insufficient Data 17,657 18,674 13,461 20,504 268 18,884 26,171 3,753 17,701 447 12,786 417 25,901 14,750 13,097 5,555 169F80 18,369 348 11,855 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 3 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 San Gabriel Valley 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 2024-2025 academic year. Awards represent a three-year average of the 20222023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025 academic years. Median annual earnings after exit, attained a living wage, and median change in earnings are from 2019-2020 to 2023-2024 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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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. For example, nearly one-third of Los Angeles County’s population is 55 or older, but these trends can 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 San Gabriel Valley subregion had a population of over 1.8 million residents (Exhibit 4). Over the next 10 years, the population is expected to decrease by more than 136,000 residents, or decline by 7%, 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
San Gabriel Valley
1,853,943
1,717,861
-136,082
-7%
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: La Puente (91744), Baldwin Park (91706), Pomona (91766), with more than 60,000 residents in each area. Duarte (91008), Pasadena (91125), and Sierra Madre (91024) contain the lowest concentration of residents. Please see Exhibit 3 for complete list of data by ZIP code.
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Exhibit 5. San Gabriel Valley population by ZIP code
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HOUSEHOLD INCOME Median household income is highest in La Cañada Flintridge (91011), San Marino (91108), and Duarte (91008), with an average median household income of $203,699. The ZIP codes with the lowest median household incomes are in El Monte (91731), Los Angeles (90022) and South El Monte (91733), with an average median household income of $66,153. Please see Exhibit 3 for complete list of data by ZIP code.
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Exhibit 6. San Gabriel Valley median household income by ZIP code
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AGE The San Gabriel Valley subregion has an older population compared to Los Angeles County. In 2024, 42% of the subregion’s population was under 35, compared to 45% in the county, while 31% was 55 or older, which is above the county (28%; Exhibit 7). Exhibit 7. Age cohorts in the subregion and county, 2024
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT In the San Gabriel Valley subregion, 35% of the population aged 25 and older had completed a bachelor's degree or higher in 2024, 25% had completed some college or an associate degree, and 22% had completed high school (Exhibit 8). The percentage of the population with less than a high school diploma in the subregion is similar to the county overall, 19% compared to 20%.
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Exhibit 8. Educational attainment in the subregion and county, 2024
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Educational attainment, measured among residents aged 25 and older, is highest in San Marino (91108), La Cañada Flintridge (91011), Pasadena (91105), and South Pasadena (91030), in which more than 70% of the population had a bachelor’s degree or higher. Lower levels of educational attainment were in Los Angeles (90022), South El Monte (91733) and La Puente (91744; Exhibit 9). Please see Exhibit 3 for complete list of data by ZIP code.
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Exhibit 9. San Gabriel Valley educational attainment by ZIP code
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RACE/ETHNICITY In 2024, 48% of the subregion’s population identified as Hispanic, followed by 29% Asian, and 16% white (Exhibit 10). Compared to the county overall, San Gabriel Valley has a higher percentage of Asian residents and a lower percentage of white and Black residents. Exhibit 10. Race/ethnicity in the subregion and county, 2024
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY POPULATION SUMMARY Overall, the San Gabriel Valley subregion comprises 19% of the population across the county, and it is projected to decline by 7% over the next 10 years. Compared to the county, a higher percentage of residents identified as Asian (29% compared to 16%). In terms of age, the subregion had a higher proportion of residents 55 or older compared to the county, while educational attainment of a bachelor’s degree or higher among residents 25 and older was similar to the county. These patterns provide context for colleges as they consider access, outreach, and workforce training needs across the subregion.
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HIS SECTION EXAMINES GAPS IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SUBREGIONAL 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 and 2035, the number of jobs in San Gabriel Valley is projected to increase from 851,521 to 876,094, which is an increase of 24,573 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 is slightly below that of the county, both are below the 7% projected job growth across California. Exhibit 11. Number of jobs and projected percentage change, 2025-2035
2025 JOBS
2035 JOBS
2025 - 2035 CHANGE
PROJECTED % CHANGE
851,521
876,094
24,573
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 Monrovia (91016), Rowland Heights (91748) and Pasadena (91101), with more than 34,000 jobs in each ZIP code. Of these, Pasadena (91101) is projected to grow the most, by 6% in the next 10 years. Interestingly, some ZIP codes have relatively few jobs, likely due to the geographic size of the ZIP code. The areas with the lowest job count include Altadena (91003) and Arcadia (91077). Please see Exhibit 3 for complete list of data by ZIP code.
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Exhibit 12. San Gabriel Valley concentration of jobs by ZIP code
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW In 2025, Los Angeles County had more than 5.2 million jobs, and the San Gabriel Valley subregion accounted for nearly 851,521, or approximately 16% of jobs in the county. The industries projected to add the most jobs over the next 10 years are shown in Exhibit 13. Exhibit 13. Industry sector projected to add the most jobs in the subregion, 2025-2035
2025 – 2035 CHANGE IN JOBS
PROJECTED % CHANGE
Health Care and Social Assistance
32,010
19%
Accommodation and Food Services
6,295
8%
Educational Services
3,672
9%
Transportation and Warehousing
1,481
4%
885
2%
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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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):
• Health Care and Social Assistance • Retail Trade • Manufacturing • Wholesale Trade • 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 San Gabriel Valley subregion, the LA COE recommends that community colleges highlight the following industries:
• Health Care and Social Assistance • Accommodation and Food Services • Wholesale Trade • Educational Services
PRIORITY MIDDLE-SKILL OCCUPATIONAL OVERVIEW Based on the Los Angeles COE’s Priority Jobs methodology and key indicators , 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; and • 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 COE.
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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.*
Registered Nurses
869
14,223
7%
$111,156
0.84
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
609
6,601
-4%
$62,168
0.90
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
485
4,932
12%
$72,208
1.51
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
307
3,658
6%
$99,640
1.03
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
248
2,443
-4%
$68,367
1.03
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
223
1,817
9%
$61,153
0.92
Buyers and Purchasing Agents
217
2,338
-2%
$63,433
0.94
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
176
2,126
-1%
$73,278
0.68
Logisticians
134
1,375
8%
$63,835
0.99
Computer User Support Specialists
133
2,288
-10%
$61,043
0.62
Computer Occupations, All Other
122
2,115
-2%
$69,166
0.87
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
111
1,296
2%
$61,604
0.53
Physical Therapist Assistants
110
562
31%
$76,942
1.00
Dental Hygienists
96
1,239
11%
$102,366
1.11
Firefighters
95
1,059
10%
$79,091
0.61
Correctional Officers and Jailers
79
840
-1%
$76,795
0.45
Cost Estimators
71
899
-9%
$61,470
0.80
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
66
785
0%
$65,162
0.86
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
64
1,061
-19%
$66,404
0.61
Producers and Directors
55
711
-2%
$70,034
0.82
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, 10-year occupational growth rate in Los Angeles County was 10%, and it is now below 4%), it is worth noting that a few of the identified priority middle-skill occupations are projected to decline over the next 10 years (Exhibit 15). Specifically, projected decline is most pronounced among claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators; computer user support specialists; and cost estimators. Therefore, Exhibit 16 provides additional middle-skill occupations that meet the MIT living wage threshold, are projected to grow over the next 10 years, but only fall short of the projected annual openings threshold of 50. These include occupations with notable growth, such as occupational therapy assistants and aircraft mechanics and service technicians. 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.*
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
49
805
6%
$86,544
0.70
Occupational Therapy Assistants
45
268
30%
$75,552
1.03
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
42
417
15%
$65,084
0.39
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
41
326
1%
$67,138
0.79
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
35
463
3%
$103,374
0.77
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
33
331
5%
$67,929
0.52
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 32,590 unique job postings in the San Gabriel Valley subregion, which accounted for 18% of Los Angeles County’s 184,392 unique job postings. To focus specifically on job 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. Exhibit 17 shows that among the top 10 occupations listed in job postings, home health and personal care aides, retail salespersons, and registered nurses collectively account for over 4,000 postings.
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Exhibit 17: Top occupations in job postings
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Six of the top 10 employers in job postings across the subregion align with the top employers in Los Angeles County (Exhibit 18).
Exhibit 18. Top employers in job postings for the subregion and county
LOS ANGELES COUNTY EMPLOYERS
Allied Universal
Allied Universal
Redwood Family Care Network
Cedars-Sinai
CVS Health
CVS Health
Edjoin.Org
Kaiser Permanente
Northwell Health
Edjoin.Org
Mt. San Antonio College
University of Southern California
Citrus Valley Health Partners
Marriott International
Keck Medical Center Of USC
Panda Express
City of Hope
Keck Medical Center of USC
University of Southern California
Redwood Family Care Network
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SUBREGIONAL CTE ANALYSIS The following section focuses on community college awards by sector for CTE programs. Community colleges in the San Gabriel Valley subregion demonstrate a significant role in conferring awards in sectors such as Agriculture, Water and Environmental Technologies and Global Trade, in which the subregion accounts for more than half of all county awards (58% to 61%; Exhibit 19). Exhibit 19. CTE awards issued by sector in the subregion and county
SGV LATEST 3-YR AVG
LA COUNTY LATEST 3-YR AVG
SUBREGION SHARE OF COUNTY AWARDS
Advanced Manufacturing
685
2,027
34%
Advanced Transportation and Logistics
493
1,723
29%
Agriculture, Water and Environmental Technologies
240
392
61%
3,327
10,644
31%
Education and Human Development
909
4,434
20%
Energy, Construction and Utilities
474
1,621
29%
Global Trade
45
77
58%
Health
1,718
4,954
35%
Information and Communication Technologies Digital Media
1,379
4,340
32%
Life Sciences - Biotechnology
53
156
34%
1,626
3,169
51%
Retail, Hospitality and Tourism
215
1,567
14%
Unassigned
509
1,087
47%
11,672
36,191
32%
SECTOR
Business and Entrepreneurship
Public Safety
Total
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Exhibit 20 highlights selected CTE programs in which the subregion accounts for a notable share of county awards. For example, San Gabriel Valley community colleges confer nearly all awards (94%) in Engineering Technology, General (requires Trigonometry; TOP 092400), and approximately 70% of awards in Police Academy (TOP 210550) and Fire Academy (TOP 213350).
Exhibit 20. CTE awards issued by TOP code and sector in the subregion
SGV - LATEST 3-YR AVG
SUBREGION SHARE OF COUNTY AWARDS
Advanced Manufacturing
247
94%
210550 - Police Academy
Public Safety
361
71%
213350 - Fire Academy
Public Safety
217
68%
093400 - Electronics and Electric Technology
Advanced Manufacturing
270
65%
210440 - Alcohol and Controlled Substances
Health
231
63%
051400 - Office Technology/ Office Computer Applications
Business and Entrepreneurship
414
49%
050500 - Business Administration
Business and Entrepreneurship
1,908
43%
210500 - Administration of Justice
Public Safety
645
42%
050200 - Accounting
Business and Entrepreneurship
430
41%
123010 - Registered Nursing
Health
337
32%
051100 - Real Estate
Business and Entrepreneurship
233
28%
094800 - Automotive Technology
Advanced Transportation and Logistics
292
27%
300700 - Cosmetology and Barbering
Business and Entrepreneurship
226
26%
130500 - Child Development/ Early Care and Education
Education and Human Development
790
24%
050600 - Business Management
Business and Entrepreneurship
220
15%
TOP6 - PROGRAM TITLE
SECTOR
092400 - Engineering Technology, General (requires Trigonometry)
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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 San Gabriel Valley subregion where labor supply gaps exist. The analysis reveals an undersupply of trained workers across key fields, each characterized by a high number of projected annual openings and competitive entry-level wages, yet hindered by insufficient awards conferred to meet employer demand.
UNDER SUPPLY Among the top priority middle-skill occupations in San Gabriel Valley, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses represent a strong opportunity in Healthcare, with average annual job openings of 485 and 4,932 jobs in 2025 in the subregion. Employment is projected to grow by 12% over the next 10 years, and the occupation offers entry-level annual earnings of $72,208. Employment concentration is 1.51, indicating that this occupation is about one and a half times as concentrated in the subregion as it is nationally. While the subregion has numerous health-related CTE programs, the subregion only conferred an average of 79 awards in Licensed Vocational Nursing (TOP 123020) programs, suggesting that there is an undersupply of subregional awards for this occupation. Physical therapist assistants also represent an opportunity in San Gabriel Valley, with 110 average annual openings and 562 jobs in 2025. Employment is projected to grow 31% over the next 10 years, which is the highest among the priority middle-skill occupations in the subregion. The occupation offers entry-level annual earnings of $76,942 and has an employment concentration of 1.00, indicating that its concentration in the subregion is similar to the national average. In terms of supply, one program in Physical Therapist Assistant (TOP 122200) in the subregion conferred an average of seven awards, suggesting that there is an undersupply of subregional awards for this occupation.
SPECIALIZATION OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Overall, San Gabriel Valley shows strong workforce opportunities across several priority middle-skill occupations. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses and physical therapist assistants within Health show promising potential due to high annual job openings and projected growth, suggesting opportunities to expand programs that train for these occupations. Of note, the subregion demonstrates a strong presence in Public Safety, accounting for approximately half of all awards in the county, and notably in Police Academy (TOP 210550) and Fire Academy (TOP 213350) programs. Together, these findings suggest that Health may represent an area for additional program development, while Public Safety reflects a strength.
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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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CITRUS COLLEGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT (2024-25)
3-YEAR AVERAGE AWARDS (2022-23 TO 2024-25)
17,181
603,765
3,849
96,923
CITRUS COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES REGION
CITRUS COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES REGION
SWP OUTCOMES FOR CTE PROGRAMS
RACE/ETHNICITY
MEDIAN ANNUAL EARNINGS AFTER EXIT Public Works
$98,554
Registered Nursing
$93,636
Licensed Vocational Nursing
$69,696
ATTAINED A LIVING WAGE Registered Nursing
86%
Licensed Vocational Nursing
85%
Public Works
84%
MEDIAN CHANGE IN EARNINGS Registered Nursing
93%
Business Administration
59%
Public Works
55%
GENDER Female
Male
Non-binary
Unknown
Citrus College
54%
42%
1%
3%
L.A. Region
54%
43%
1%
3%
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AGE
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EAST L.A. COLLEGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT (2024-25)
3-YEAR AVERAGE AWARDS (2022-23 TO 2024-25)
62,198
603,765
7,584
96,923
EAST L.A. COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES REGION
EAST L.A. COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES REGION
SWP OUTCOMES FOR CTE PROGRAMS
RACE/ETHNICITY
MEDIAN ANNUAL EARNINGS AFTER EXIT Other Public and Protective Services
$196,000
Fire Technology
$180,844
Administration of Justice
$127,620
ATTAINED A LIVING WAGE Other Public and Protective Services
100%
Fire Technology
85%
Administration of Justice
83%
MEDIAN CHANGE IN EARNINGS Commercial Music
230%
Photography
81%
Registered Nursing
76%
GENDER Female
Male
Non-binary
Unknown
East L.A. College
49%
50%
1%
1%
L.A. Region
54%
43%
1%
3%
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MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT (2024-25)
3-YEAR AVERAGE AWARDS (2022-23 TO 2024-25)
77,304
603,765
8,070
96,923
MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES REGION
MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES REGION
SWP OUTCOMES FOR CTE PROGRAMS
RACE/ETHNICITY
MEDIAN ANNUAL EARNINGS AFTER EXIT Radiologic Technology
$89,396
Energy Systems Technology
$66,632
Machining and Machine Tools
$64,372
ATTAINED A LIVING WAGE Radiologic Technology
84%
Machining and Machine Tools
83%
Energy Systems Technology
74%
MEDIAN CHANGE IN EARNINGS Certified Nurse Assistant
192%
Drafting Technology
143%
Health Occupations, General
103%
GENDER Female
Male
Non-binary
Unknown
Mt. San Antonio College
55%
43%
1%
1%
L.A. Region
54%
43%
1%
3%
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PASADENA CITY COLLEGE STUDENT ENROLLMENT (2024-25)
3-YEAR AVERAGE AWARDS (2022-23 TO 2024-25)
41,749
603,765
8,896
96,923
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES REGION
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES REGION
SWP OUTCOMES FOR CTE PROGRAMS
RACE/ETHNICITY
MEDIAN ANNUAL EARNINGS AFTER EXIT Registered Nursing
$96,374
Radiologic Technology
$87,892
Computer Networking
$70,354
ATTAINED A LIVING WAGE Registered Nursing
78%
Radiologic Technology
77%
Computer Networking
65%
MEDIAN CHANGE IN EARNINGS Radiologic Technology
98%
Fire Technology
71%
Business Administration
66%
GENDER Female
Male
Non-binary
Unknown
Pasadena City College
54%
43%
0%
3%
L.A. Region
54%
43%
1%
3%
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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 used to measure 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 participate 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. 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 than those who are not working in a job related to their field of study.
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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. Across all years, average wages were higher among respondents working in jobs more closely related to their field of study. A consistent pattern was seen in which students whose job was very close to their field of study earned the highest average wage, while those in jobs that were not close reported the lowest. On average, from 2021 to 2025, students who reported working in a job very close to their field of study earned $8.69 more per hour than those who reported working in a job not close to their field of study, and $5.27 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 $6.59 in 2021 to $9.98 in 2023. 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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Exhibit 21. Wages by job similarity – from CTEOS
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SWP OUTCOMES Overall, the SWP metrics show similar trends between the San Gabriel Valley subregion and the L.A. region (Exhibits 22 to 25). Community colleges can use these metrics to understand how they compare to other colleges in the subregion and to regional averages.
• On average, 35% of students from San Gabriel Valley community colleges attained a living wage from 2019 to 2024, compared with 37% of students in the L.A. region.
• The median change in earnings from 2019 to 2024 averaged 30% in the subregion, compared with 28% across the region.
• Average median annual earnings for San Gabriel Valley graduates from 2019 to 2024 were $39,300, which is slightly below the L.A. region ($40,763).
• On average, 72% of students from 2019 to 2023 obtained a job closely related to their field of study, which mirrors the L.A. region (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 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 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. Additionally, the demographic summary provides a brief overview that can be supplemented by specific data points in preceding sections. Finally, the Executive Summary also 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 subregion. Other sections to cite or consider for this purpose include: Industry Recommendation, 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 community college, which can be used to attract and recruit prospective students in promising fields. More broadly, the Community College Student Employment Outcomes section also highlights a variety of student outcomes demonstrating the impact of a community college education.
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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 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