Beyond Education
How independent, nonprofit colleges and universities contribute to the local economy by preparing graduates and strengthening communities in the Los Angeles region
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Alumni Impact
Generated from increased wages and spending of AICCU alumni in the Los Angeles region.
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Indirect & Induced Spending
Additional economic activity generated in the Los Angeles region as the result of direct spending by AICCU institutions, their employees, students, and visitors.
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Direct Spending
Total spending by AICCU institutions and their employees, students, and visitors. See the Direct Spending Breakdown below for details.
Direct Spending Breakdown
- $613M Visitor Spending
- $1.4B Capital Expenditures
- $2.1B Student Spending
- $7.6B University Spending
- $7.2B Employee Spending
- 15K+ Graduates from AICCU institutions remain in the Los Angeles region each year
- 208K Jobs Supported in the Los Angeles region by the economic activity of AICCU institutions and their alumni
- $1.0B Income Tax Revenue in the Los Angeles region is generated by employees & alumni of AICCU institutions each year
- 50K+ Degrees & Credentials granted by AICCU institutions each year
- 92% of Undergraduates Employed one year after graduation
- $31.4K Annual Earnings Premium five years after graduation
Workforce Impact in High-Demand Fields
- 543 Medical Doctors
- 2,305 Engineers
- 2,882 Computer Scientists
- 2,043 Credentialed Teachers
- 341 Physician’s Assistants
- 985 Social Workers
- 1,712 Nurses
- 2,919 Clinical & Counseling Psychologists
AICCU Institutions are a Vital Force in the Los Angeles Region's Economy
This economic impact analysis measures the total dollar value of AICCU institutions’ contributions to the Los Angeles region economy each year through day-to-day operations, capital projects, additional spending by the campus communities, and increased economic activity by graduates. This analysis also assesses the job creation associated with this spending, state income taxes generated, and the impact on regional workforce. In addition, this report highlights more intangible economic impacts in the form of community engagement, organizational partnerships, and alumni activities, demonstrating how AICCU institutions support their local economies in meaningful ways beyond their financial footprints.
