Northwest Career College

www.northwestcareercollege.edu/

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2020 Average Net Price

$15,425

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

11.4%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

1,723

100% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

66.2%

399 Graduates

About

Northwest Career College is a higher education institution located in Clark County, NV. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Northwest Career College were N/A.

In 2020, 865 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Career College. 87.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (329 degrees), 1.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (170 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Career College is $0, which is $−14,400 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Career College is $0, which is $−14,400 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,425.

In 2020, 93% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Career College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$15,425

2020 Value

6.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Northwest Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,425. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Northwest Career College grew by 6.55%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest 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

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Northwest Career College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 13.4% with respect to 2019, when 82% 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.

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.

11.4%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest Career College was 11.4%, which represents 53 out of the 465 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

Northwest Career College has a total enrollment of 1,723 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Career College is 1,723 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 33% Hispanic or Latino, 29.4% Black or African American, 19.4% White, 9.29% Two or More Races, 5.86% Asian, 2.03% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.522% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Northwest Career College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (26.1%) and White Female (16.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Career College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,723 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Career College is 1,723 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Northwest Career College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.5% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2020 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 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71.5%), Northwest Career College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
569
Black or African American
506
White
335

The enrolled student population at Northwest Career College is 33% Hispanic or Latino, 29.4% Black or African American, 19.4% White, 9.29% Two or More Races, 5.86% Asian, 2.03% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.522% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 44% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.4% 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, 7 students (0.406%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 643 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 (329 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (170 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northwest Career College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (823 degrees awarded), Legal (22 degrees), and Protective Services (20 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 (1,301,942 people), Medical & health services managers (148,805 people), Pharmacists (131,594 people), Police officers (126,438 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (118,951 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Career College are Health (823 degrees awarded), Legal (22 degrees), and Protective Services (20 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Northwest Career College are Health (823 degrees awarded), Legal (22 degrees), and Protective Services (20 degrees).

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 (1,441,771 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (320,665 people), Elementary & secondary schools (247,942 people), Outpatient care centers (213,869 people), and Offices of physicians (185,226 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Career College are Health (823 degrees awarded), Legal (22 degrees), and Protective Services (20 degrees).

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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northwest Career College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northwest Career College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

111

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

754

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Career College, which is 0.147 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (754).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Career College in Medical Assistant, which is 0.0846 times less than the 260 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 260 degrees were awarded to women at Northwest Career College in Medical Assistant, which is 11.8 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 43% of students graduating from Northwest Career College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Northwest Career College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 5.26% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
329 degrees awarded
Black or African American
170 degrees awarded
White
163 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Career College is hispanic or latino (329 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (170 degrees).

1.04% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
300 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
154 degrees awarded
White Female
135 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Career College is hispanic or latino female (300 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (154 degrees).

Operations

Northwest Career College has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNN%), compared to the 1.87% average return ($195k on $10.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2020, Northwest Career College had a total salary expenditure of $12.9M. Northwest Career College employs 43 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Northwest Career College are Female No academic ranks (36), Male No academic ranks(7), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Career College are: Sales and related, with 26 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 23 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northwest Career College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Northwest Career College received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$6.3M

2020 Salaries

19.4%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Northwest Career College paid a median of $6.3M in salaries, which represents 49% of their overall expenditure ($12.9M) and a 19.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 311% growth from 2018 and a 29.5% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.95M (42.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.13M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Northwest Career College paid a total of $2.13M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $855k (29%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwest Career College were No academic rank with 43 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Career College were Sales and related with 26 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 23 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwest Career College was Female No academic rank with 36 employees, and Male No academic rank with 7 employees.

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