National Career College

www.nccusa.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $26,953
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    398
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    74.5%
    70 Graduates

    About

    National Career College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at National Career College were Medical Assistant (75 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (56 degrees), and Dental Assisting (15 degrees).

    In 2024, 189 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National Career College. 86.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 13.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (144 degrees), 13.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (11 degrees).

    Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociates Colleges

    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,953.

    In 2024, 64% of undergraduate students attending National Career College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $26,953
    2024 Value
    61.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 National Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,953. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of National Career College grew by 61.3%.

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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

    64%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    59%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    64% of undergraduate students at National Career College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 11.1% with respect to 2023, when 72% 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.

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    Enrollment

    National Career College had a total enrollment of 398 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at National Career College is 398 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 66.6% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Asian, 11.1% White, 4.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.27% Black or African American, 1.01% Two or More Races, and 0.251% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at National Career College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (58.9%), followed by Asian Female (8.77%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.98%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at National Career College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 398 students. The full-time enrollment at National Career College is 398 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at National Career College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    88%
    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 College was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), National 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
      265 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      45 enrolled students
    3. White
      44 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at National Career College is 66.6% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% Asian, 11.1% White, 4.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.27% Black or African American, 1.01% Two or More Races, and 0.251% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 3 students (0.754%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 137 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 (144 degrees awarded). There were 13.1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (11 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at National Career College is Medical Assistant (75 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (56 degrees) and Dental Assisting (15 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (182 degrees awarded) and Business (7 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 (1,576,663 people), Accountants & auditors (1,017,397 people), Other managers (774,595 people), Financial managers (525,861 people), and Chief executives & legislators (408,673 people).

    The most specialized majors at National Career College in 2024 are Health (182 degrees awarded) and Business (7 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 College are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at National Career College are Health (182 degrees awarded) and Business (7 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 College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,908,430 people), Elementary & secondary schools (712,572 people), Computer Systems Design (576,287 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (470,866 people), and Banking & related activities (450,200 people).

    The most specialized majors at National Career College are Health (182 degrees awarded) and Business (7 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 College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      75 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      56 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      15 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at National Career College was Medical Assistant with 75 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.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    26
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    163
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at National Career College, which is 0.16 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (163).

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

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at National Career College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.217 times less than the 46 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 69 degrees were awarded to men at National Career College in Medical Assistant, which is 11.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    22%
    100% Completion Time
    68%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 22% 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 Associates Colleges 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      144 degrees awarded
    2. American Indian or Alaska Native
      11 degrees awarded
    3. White
      11 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at National Career College is hispanic or latino (144 degrees awarded). There were 13.1 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (11 degrees).

    2.65% 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
      127 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      127 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      122 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National Career College is hispanic or latino female (127 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (127 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, National Career College had a total salary expenditure of 5.56M. National Career College employs 13 Instructors. Most academics at National Career College are Female Instructor (11), and Male Instructor (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National Career College are: Sales and related, with 4 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $2.92M
    2024 Salaries
    19.3%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, National Career College paid a median of $2.92M in salaries, which represents 52.5% of their overall expenditure ($5.56M) and a 19.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.85% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 22.5% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $944k
    Instructional Salaries
    13
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, National Career College paid a total of $944k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% 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 National Career College were Sales and related with 4 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

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