Northern Career Institute

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $15,000
    7.14% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $12,435
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    150
    100% Full-Time

    About

    Northern Career Institute is a higher education institution located in Lake County, OH. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northern Career Institute were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (99 degrees awarded) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (7 degrees).

    In 2024, 106 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northern Career Institute. 93.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (83 degrees), 6.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Northern Career Institute is $15,000, which is $−1,163 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Northern Career Institute is $15,000, which is $1,163 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,435.

    In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending Northern Career Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $15,000
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northern Career Institute was $15,000. The cost of tuition at Northern Career Institute is $−1,163 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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    Average Net Price

    $12,435
    2024 Value
    18.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Northern Career Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,435. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Northern Career Institute grew by 18.5%.

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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

    $8,169
    Room and Board
    $1,800
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Northern Career Institute was of $8,169 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 18.2% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    92%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    71%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    92% of undergraduate students at Northern Career Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 13.6% with respect to 2023, when 81% 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

    Northern Career Institute had a total enrollment of 150 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Northern Career Institute is 150 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Northern Career Institute are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Northern Career Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.3% Black or African American, 6.67% Two or More Races, 4.67% White, 3.33% Hispanic or Latino, and 2% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Northern Career Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (75.5%), followed by White Female (7.24%) and Black or African American Male (4.83%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Northern Career Institute in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 150 students. The full-time enrollment at Northern Career Institute is 150 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    82%
    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 Northern Career Institute was 82%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      125 enrolled students
    2. Two or More Races
      10 enrolled students
    3. White
      7 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Northern Career Institute is 83.3% Black or African American, 6.67% Two or More Races, 4.67% White, 3.33% Hispanic or Latino, and 2% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 92 more women than men received degrees from Northern Career Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northern Career Institute is black or african american (83 degrees awarded). There were 6.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northern Career Institute is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (99 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (7 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northern Career Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (106 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Career Institute are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Northern Career Institute in 2024 are Health (106 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Career Institute are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Northern Career Institute are Health (106 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Career Institute are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Northern Career Institute are Health (106 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    7
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    99
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Career Institute, which is 0.0707 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (99).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Career Institute in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.0645 times less than the 93 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Career Institute in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 15.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    83%
    100% Completion Time
    86%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 83% of students graduating from Northern Career Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 86% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% 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
      83 degrees awarded
    2. White
      13 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      5 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Northern Career Institute is black or african american (83 degrees awarded). There were 6.38 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (13 degrees).

    0.943% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      78 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      70 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      63 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northern Career Institute is black or african american female (78 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (70 degrees).

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