National Career Institute

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $24,534
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    249
    71.5% Full-Time

    About

    National Career Institute is a higher education institution located in Essex County, NJ. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at National Career Institute were Medical Assistant (49 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 121 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National Career Institute. 41.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (107 degrees), 8.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,534.

    In 2024, 83% of undergraduate students attending National Career Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $24,534
    2024 Value
    16.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 National Career Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,534. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of National Career Institute grew by 16.5%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    The average yearly cost of room and board at National Career Institute was of $0 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 100% between 2017 and 2024.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    83%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    47%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    83% of undergraduate students at National Career Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 17% with respect to 2023, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    National Career Institute had a total enrollment of 249 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at National Career Institute is 178 students and the part-time enrollment is 71. This means that 71.5% of students enrolled at National Career Institute are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at National Career Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.7% Black or African American, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.01% White, 0.402% Asian, and 0.402% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at National Career Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (48.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (44.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.91%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    71.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at National Career Institute in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 249 students. The full-time enrollment at National Career Institute is 178 and the part-time enrollment is 71.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    81%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at National Career Institute was 81%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      211 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      31 enrolled students
    3. White
      5 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at National Career Institute is 84.7% Black or African American, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.01% White, 0.402% Asian, and 0.402% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 21 fewer women than men received degrees from National Career Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National Career Institute is black or african american (107 degrees awarded). There were 8.23 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at National Career Institute is Medical Assistant (49 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at National Career Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (54 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees), and Health (49 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Career Institute are Registered nurses (1,490,164 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (161,242 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,943 people).

    The most specialized majors at National Career Institute in 2024 are Construction (54 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees), and Health (49 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Career Institute are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Personal financial advisors, and Electrical & electronics engineers

    The most specialized majors at National Career Institute are Construction (54 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees), and Health (49 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Career Institute are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,591,665 people), Outpatient care centers (275,585 people), Elementary & secondary schools (244,961 people), Offices of physicians (199,841 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (142,401 people).

    The most specialized majors at National Career Institute are Construction (54 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (18 degrees), and Health (49 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National Career Institute.
    Medical Assistant
    Most Common (2024)
    49 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at National Career Institute was Medical Assistant with 49 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    71
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    50
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded to men at National Career Institute, which is 1.42 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (50).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at National Career Institute in Electrician. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at National Career Institute in Medical Assistant, which is 23.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    40%
    100% Completion Time
    61%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 40% of students graduating from National Career Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      107 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      13 degrees awarded
    3. White
      1 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at National Career Institute is black or african american (107 degrees awarded). There were 8.23 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      143 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      110 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      88 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National Career Institute is black or african american female (143 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (110 degrees).

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