Northwest Career College

www.northwestcareercollege.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $16,576
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,937
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    67.6%
    1,284 Graduates

    About

    Northwest Career College is a higher education institution located in Clark County, NV. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northwest Career College were Medical Assistant (415 degrees awarded), Medical Insurance Specialist (135 degrees), and Massage Therapy (107 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,763 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Career College. 84.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 15.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (694 degrees), 1.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (428 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,576.

    In 2024, 82% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Career College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $16,576
    2024 Value
    11.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Northwest Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,576. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Northwest Career College grew by 11.3%.

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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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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    82%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    75%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    82% of undergraduate students at Northwest Career College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 5.75% with respect to 2023, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest Career College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    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

    Northwest Career College had a total enrollment of 2,937 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Career College is 2,937 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Northwest Career College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Northwest Career College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.1% Hispanic or Latino, 33.3% Black or African American, 13.1% White, 9.47% Two or More Races, 6.16% Asian, 2.01% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.647% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Northwest Career College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.7%) and White Female (11.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Northwest Career College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,937 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Career College is 2,937 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Northwest Career College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    66%
    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 Northwest Career College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Northwest Career College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      1,030 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      977 enrolled students
    3. White
      384 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Northwest Career College is 35.1% Hispanic or Latino, 33.3% Black or African American, 13.1% White, 9.47% Two or More Races, 6.16% Asian, 2.01% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.647% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 1,225 more women than men received degrees from Northwest Career College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest Career College is hispanic or latino (694 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (428 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northwest Career College is Medical Assistant (415 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Specialist (135 degrees) and Massage Therapy (107 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest Career College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (1,520 degrees awarded), Legal (56 degrees), and Protective Services (56 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 Northwest Career College are Registered nurses (1,596,761 people), Accountants & auditors (1,049,376 people), Other managers (930,784 people), Software developers (791,219 people), and Financial managers (557,213 people).

    The most specialized majors at Northwest Career College in 2024 are Health (1,520 degrees awarded), Legal (56 degrees), Protective Services (56 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (60 degrees), and Business (71 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 Northwest Career College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at Northwest Career College are Health (1,520 degrees awarded), Legal (56 degrees), Protective Services (56 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (60 degrees), and Business (71 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 Northwest Career College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,002,231 people), Computer Systems Design (1,200,822 people), Elementary & secondary schools (846,742 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (588,007 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (536,604 people).

    The most specialized majors at Northwest Career College are Health (1,520 degrees awarded), Legal (56 degrees), Protective Services (56 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (60 degrees), and Business (71 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 Northwest Career College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      415 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Insurance Specialist
      135 degrees awarded
    3. Massage Therapy
      107 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northwest Career College was Medical Assistant with 415 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    269
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,494
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 269 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Career College, which is 0.18 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,494).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Career College in Phlebotamy Technician, which is 0.107 times less than the 521 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 521 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Career College in Phlebotamy Technician, which is 9.3 times more than the 56 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    54%
    100% Completion Time
    67%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 54% of students graduating from Northwest Career College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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. Hispanic or Latino
      694 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      428 degrees awarded
    3. White
      282 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Career College is hispanic or latino (694 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (428 degrees).

    0.284% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      604 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      567 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      515 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Career College is hispanic or latino female (604 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (567 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Northwest Career College had a total salary expenditure of 22.9M. Northwest Career College employs 53 No academic ranks. Most academics at Northwest Career College are Female No academic rank (38), and Male No academic rank (15).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Career College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 22 employees, Sales and related, with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $11.2M
    2024 Salaries
    17.5%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Northwest Career College paid a median of $11.2M in salaries, which represents 48.9% of their overall expenditure ($22.9M) and a 17.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.42% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 15% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $3.2M
    Instructional Salaries
    53
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Northwest Career College paid a total of $3.2M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Career College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees, Sales and related with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees.

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