Northwest Career College

Las Vegas, NV · Private for-profit · Associate degree-granting

Northwest Career College is a private for-profit institution in Las Vegas, Nevada, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. With 2,937 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $27,530 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 67.5%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.9x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,470 per year. The most popular programs include Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Clinical Laboratory Science, Health Services Administration, Dental Support Services, and Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$27,530
Graduation Rate
67.5%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$16,470
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.67x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.9x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
2,937
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
65.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
73.4%
Federal Loan Rate
75.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$16,077
Income $30K–$48K
$16,155
Income $48K–$75K
$17,342
Income $110K+
$21,826

Student Demographics

Women
84.5%
White
13.1%
Black
33.3%
Hispanic
35.1%
Asian
6.2%
Two or More Races
9.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
43.4%

Accreditations

Programs (11)

Associate (4)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Health Services Administration Not reported 39
Legal Support Services $45,124 30
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 28
Business Administration & Management Not reported 4

Undergraduate Certificate (7)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $36,613 481
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 446
Health Services Administration $37,326 155
Dental Support Services $35,656 142
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services $34,210 86
Business Operations Not reported 30
Legal Support Services Not reported 27

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