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The Chicago School at Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · City · 337 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
About

The Chicago School at Los Angeles is best known for its practitioner-scholar approach to graduate education in psychology, behavioral sciences, and health professions. Situated in Downtown Los Angeles, the campus excels in top-tier programs such as Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.), Applied Behavior Analysis, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Business Psychology. The student experience is deeply professional and career-focused, featuring flexible scheduling and extensive hands-on practicum placements within the vibrant local healthcare ecosystem. A distinctive hallmark of the institution is its strong commitment to social justice and multicultural competence, requiring students to actively engage with and serve diverse, historically underserved communities throughout the region.

Location
Los Angeles, CA, 90017 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
11 mi away
Cost
Tuition
$21,780
Books & supplies
$2,184/yr
Admissions
Admit rate
46%
Test policy
Test optional

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
4-yr on-time completion
0%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Median earnings (6yr)
$51,817
Median earnings (10yr)
$56,899
Median debt
$20,000
Monthly loan payment
$212
Debt range (25th–75th)
$1,949$7,593
Debt (90th percentile)
$24,136
Student Body
Men 14%Women 86%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
56%
First-generation
46%
Median family income
$18,495
Independent students
84%
Avg age at entry
31.0
Part-time students
100%
Race & ethnicity
White
36%
Hispanic
20%
Black
27%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$51,817
10 years after entry
$56,899
Psychology, General44
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing2
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Institutional
Endowment
$23M
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$8,016/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,864
Federal loan rate
75%

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