National Career Institute
East Orange, NJ · Private for-profit · Certificate degree-granting
A private for-profit institution in East Orange, New Jersey, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, National Career Institute serves students across multiple degree programs. With 249 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $26,415 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 59.0%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $6,756, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.91x. The average net price after financial aid is $25,261 per year. The most popular programs include Heating & Air Conditioning, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, and Electrical & Power Transmission.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$26,415
Graduation Rate
59.0%
Median Debt
$6,756
Average Net Price
$25,261
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.05x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.91x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
249
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
80.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
58.5%
Federal Loan Rate
46.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$25,059
Income $30K–$48K
$26,080
Income $48K–$75K
$25,331
Student Demographics
Women
36.3%
White
2.0%
Black
84.7%
Hispanic
12.4%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
0.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
9.4%
Accreditations
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (3)
Undergraduate Certificate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 37 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $32,035 | 20 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $34,249 | 15 |