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El Camino College

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Years to Recoup Expected Net Costs
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1.1 Years to Recoup Costs

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Student Achievement Data

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Participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs

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Institutional Information

Address

16007 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance, CA 90506

Phone

(310) 660-3593

Website

Website

Staff Liaison

Nickawanna Shaw

Degrees

Bachelor of Science, Associate of Science, Associate of Science for Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts for Transfer, Certificate of Achievement

Total Enrollment

20,896

Academic calendar

Semester Plan

Institutional Type

Public (state/local) two-year

Accreditation Information

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Most Recent Commission Action

January 21, 2025

Initial Accreditation

1952

Name Position Role
Mr. Carlos Lopez Vice President of Academic Affairs Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)
Dr. Brenda Thames Superintendent/President Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Name Address Location Type Status
El Camino College 16007 Crenshaw Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90506
US		 Main Campus Active
Business Training Center 13430 Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
US		 Additional Location Active
Program Name Degree Type Method of Assessment Credits required for Program Completion Title IV Distance Education Correspondence Education
Respiratory Care Bachelor of Science Credit-based using credit hour 120 Yes No No
Accounting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Architecture: Professional Practice Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Astronomy Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 42 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technology: Automotive Collision Repair/Painting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technology: Automotive Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 36-40 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technology: Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuels Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 27-30 Yes Yes No
Biology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 43 Yes Yes No
Business Management: Entrepreneurial Studies Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 30-31 Yes Yes No
Business: Business Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 27-28 Yes Yes No
Business: Business Office Administration Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 32-33 Yes Yes No
Business: Marketing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 30-31 Yes Yes No
Chemistry Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 64 Yes Yes No
Computer Aided Design/Drafting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 26-27.5 Yes Yes No
Computer Information Systems Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 23-27 Yes Yes No
Construction Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 34 Yes Yes No
Cosmetology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 41-42 Yes Yes No
Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 23-28 Yes Yes No
Engineering Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 21-33 Yes Yes No
Fashion Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 31 Yes Yes No
Fire and Emergency Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 27.5-33 Yes Yes No
General Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Geography Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 23 Yes Yes No
Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuels Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 27-30 Yes No No
Machine Tool Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 28-33 Yes Yes No
Manufacturing Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 37 Yes Yes No
Mathematical Sciences Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 24-25 Yes Yes No
Nursing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 38.5-51 Yes Yes No
Nursing: Pre-Nursing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 47 Yes Yes No
Photography Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 26-27 Yes Yes No
Physical Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Physics Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 43 Yes Yes No
Pre-Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 58 Yes Yes No
Radiologic Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 64.5 Yes Yes No
Respiratory Care Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 48 Yes Yes No
Welding Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 26-28 Yes Yes No
Administration of Justice Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18-19 Yes Yes No
Business: Business Administration 2.0 Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 28-30 Yes No No
Childhood Education: Early Childhood Education Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Geology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Mathematics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 24-25 Yes Yes No
Physics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 26-27 Yes Yes No
Administration of Justice Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 27-32 Yes Yes No
Art Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 26-27 Yes Yes No
Childhood Education: Child Development Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Dance Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Economics Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
English Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Ethnic Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18-21 Yes Yes No
Film/Video Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 23-24 Yes Yes No
French Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
General Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Japanese Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Journalism Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 23-24 Yes Yes No
Liberal Studies (Elementary Teaching): Teacher Preparation Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 25-28 Yes Yes No
Music Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Paralegal Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 33-35 Yes Yes No
Physical Education Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 22-27 Yes Yes No
Real Estate Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 24-29 Yes Yes No
Recreation Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 21-23 Yes Yes No
Sign Language/Interpreter Training Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 26 Yes Yes No
Spanish Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 23-25 Yes Yes No
Theatre Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 26-27 Yes Yes No
Women's Studies: Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Anthropology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18-21 Yes Yes No
Art History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Economics Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 21-25 Yes Yes No
Education: Elementary Teacher Education Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 48 Yes Yes No
English Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18-19 Yes Yes No
Ethnic Studies: Social Justice Studies Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18-20 Yes Yes No
Geography Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 19-20 Yes Yes No
History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18-19 Yes Yes No
Journalism Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18-19 Yes Yes No
Philosophy Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Physical Education: Physical Education: Kinesiology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 21-25 Yes Yes No
Political Science Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18-19 Yes Yes No
Psychology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 20-21 Yes Yes No
Sociology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Spanish Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 23-25 Yes Yes No
Studio Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Theatre Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Accounting: CPA Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Accounting: Tax Preparation Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Administration of Justice Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Administration of Justice: Forensics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration: Air Conditioning Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Architecture Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Art: Digital Arts Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Art: Gallery Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 23 Yes Yes No
Art: Jewelry Design and Fabrication Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Art: Visual Communications Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33-35 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technology: Automotive Brakes/Suspension Transmission/Drive Train Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technology: Automotive Collision Repair/Painting I Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technology: Automotive Painting and Refinishing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technology: Automotive Technician I Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 36-40 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technology: Automotive Technician II Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 42-50 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technology: Automotive Tune-Up Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technology: Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuels Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Behavioral and Social Sciences: Transfer Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34-39 Yes Yes No
Business Management: Entrepreneurial Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18-19 Yes Yes No
Business: Business Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Business: Business Office Applications Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 23-24 Yes Yes No
Business: Retail Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24-25 Yes Yes No
Childhood Education: Early Childhood Education Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Childhood Education: Early Intervention Assistant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Childhood Education: Special Education Assistant Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Computer Aided Design/Drafting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 26-27.5 Yes Yes No
Computer Information Systems: Business Information Worker Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Computer Information Systems: Business Programming Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19-20 Yes Yes No
Computer Information Systems: Cisco Networking Administration Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Computer Information Systems: Cloud Computing and Programming with Amazon Web Services Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Computer Information Systems: Computer User Support Specialist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Computer Information Systems: Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Computer Information Systems: Database Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Computer Information Systems: Technical Support and Networking Specialist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Computer Science Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21-22 Yes Yes No
Construction Technology: Cabinet and Fine Woodworking Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Construction Technology: Construction Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34 Yes Yes No
Cosmetology: Level II Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 41-42 Yes Yes No
Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology: Computer Hardware Electronics Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29-31 Yes Yes No
Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology: Electronics Engineering Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27-30 Yes Yes No
Engineering Technology: Engineering Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21-25 Yes Yes No
Engineering Technology: Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29-33 Yes Yes No
Fashion: Fashion Design and Production Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29-31 Yes Yes No
Fashion: Fashion Merchandising Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34-35 Yes Yes No
Fashion: Fashion Stylist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21-23 Yes Yes No
Film/Video: Film/Video Production Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Fire and Emergency Technology: Fire Academy Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33.5 Yes Yes No
Fire and Emergency Technology: Fire and Emergency Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Fire and Emergency Technology: Paramedical Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33 Yes Yes No
Hybrid, Electric, and Alternative Fuels Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes No No
Journalism Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Machine Tool Technology: CNC Machine Operator Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Machine Tool Technology: Machinist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Machine Tool Technology: Numerical Control Programmer Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33 Yes Yes No
Manufacturing Technology: Manufacturing Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 37 Yes Yes No
Music: Commercial Music Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Music: Piano Teaching Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes No No
Paralegal Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33-35 Yes Yes No
Photography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 26-27 Yes Yes No
Real Estate Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24-25 Yes Yes No
Real Estate: Real Estate Broker Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24-25 Yes Yes No
Recreation: Recreation Aquatics Specialist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes No No
Respiratory Care Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 26 Yes Yes No
Sign Language/Interpreter Training Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 26 Yes Yes No
Welding Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 26-28 Yes Yes No
Review Type Commission Review
Comprehensive Peer Review January 2028