National Career College

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2021 Average Net Price

$23,724

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.72%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

330

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

67.6%

117 Graduates

About

National Career College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at National Career College were Medical Assistant (88 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (26 degrees), and Medical Office Management (16 degrees).

In 2021, 163 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National Career College. 88.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 11.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (126 degrees), 9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,724.

In 2021, 69% of undergraduate students attending National Career College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$23,724

2021 Value

39.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 National Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,724. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of National Career College grew by 39.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of National Career College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at National Career College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.15% with respect to 2020, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.72%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at National Career College was 3.72%, which represents 7 out of the 188 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

National Career College had a total enrollment of 330 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at National Career College is 330 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at National Career College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National Career College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 5.45% Black or African American, 4.55% White, 4.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.606% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at National Career College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (56.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (12.4%) and Asian Female (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National Career College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 330 students. The full-time enrollment at National Career College is 330 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at National Career College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2021 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 College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), National Career College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at National Career College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
227 enrolled students
Asian
47 enrolled students
Black or African American
18 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National Career College is 68.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 5.45% Black or African American, 4.55% White, 4.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.606% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4 students (1.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 125 more women than men received degrees from National Career College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National Career College is hispanic or latino (126 degrees awarded). There were 9 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at National Career College is Medical Assistant (88 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (26 degrees) and Medical Office Management (16 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at National Career College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (154 degrees awarded) and Business (9 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 College are Registered nurses (1,405,293 people), Accountants & auditors (1,030,177 people), Other managers (679,252 people), Financial managers (461,491 people), and Chief executives & legislators (360,339 people).

The most specialized majors at National Career College in 2021 are Health (154 degrees awarded) and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 College are Surgeons, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Chief executives & legislators, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at National Career College are Health (154 degrees awarded) and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,723,996 people), Elementary & secondary schools (631,218 people), Banking & related activities (467,197 people), Computer Systems Design (463,055 people), and Insurance carriers (433,326 people).

The most specialized majors at National Career College are Health (154 degrees awarded) and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National Career College.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
88 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
26 degree-majors awarded
Medical Office Management
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at National Career College was Medical Assistant with 88 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at National Career College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

144

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at National Career College, which is 0.132 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (144).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at National Career College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at National Career College in Medical Assistant, which is 0.0732 times less than the 82 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 82 degrees were awarded to men at National Career College in Medical Assistant, which is 13.7 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 35% of students graduating from National Career College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at National Career College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.56% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
126 degrees awarded
White
14 degrees awarded
Asian
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National Career College is hispanic or latino (126 degrees awarded). There were 9 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
114 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
12 degrees awarded
Asian Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National Career College is hispanic or latino female (114 degrees awarded). There were 9.5 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (12 degrees).

Operations

National Career College employs 14 Instructors. Most academics at National Career College are Female Instructor (12), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National Career College are: Sales and related, with 6 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.12M

2021 Salaries

17.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, National Career College paid a median of $2.12M in salaries, a 17.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.09M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, National Career College paid a total of $1.09M to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 51.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at National Career College was Instructor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National Career College were Sales and related with 6 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National Career College was Female Instructor with 12 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at National Career College.