El Camino College
Institutional Data
Return on Investment Metric Years to Recoup Expected Net Costs
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1.1 Years to Recoup Costs
Student Achievement Data
Participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs
Institutional Information
Address
16007 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance, CA 90506
Phone
(310) 660-3593
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 |