Healthcare Career College

8527 Alondra Blvd, #174
Paramount, CA 90723
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Healthcare Career College serves 447 students (82% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Healthcare Career College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Programs offered

School Overview

The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 300% over five years.
Healthcare Career College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
8 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
8

Student Body

The student population of Healthcare Career College has declined by 47% over five years.
The Healthcare Career College diversity score of 0.48 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
447 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
56:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
365 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
82 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
471 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
365 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
82 students
5,798 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
70%
46%
% Black
14%
7%
% White
5%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
42%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,850
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
80%
87%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Healthcare Career College?
The acceptance rate of Healthcare Career College is 80%, which is lower than the state average of 87%.
What is Healthcare Career College's ranking?
Healthcare Career College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Most Programs Offered.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 73%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Theatre of Arts. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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