Northwest Educational Center

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $11,473
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    305
    100% Full-Time

    About

    Northwest Educational Center is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northwest Educational Center were General Cosmetology (45 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (37 degrees), and Barbering (35 degrees).

    In 2024, 129 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Educational Center. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (68 degrees), 1.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (55 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,473.

    In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Educational Center received financial aid through grants.

    Average Net Price

    $11,473
    2024 Value
    2.4%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Northwest Educational Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,473. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Northwest Educational Center grew by 2.4%.

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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

    100%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

    100% of undergraduate students at Northwest Educational Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.09% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest Educational Center (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 Educational Center had a total enrollment of 305 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Educational Center is 305 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Northwest Educational Center are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Northwest Educational Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.4% Hispanic or Latino, 36.1% Black or African American, 4.59% White, and 0.656% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Northwest Educational Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (24.2%) and Black or African American Female (20.6%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Northwest Educational Center in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 305 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Educational Center is 305 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    92%
    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 Educational Center was 92%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      178 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      110 enrolled students
    3. White
      14 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Northwest Educational Center is 58.4% Hispanic or Latino, 36.1% Black or African American, 4.59% White, and 0.656% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 39 more women than men received degrees from Northwest Educational Center. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest Educational Center is black or african american (68 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (55 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northwest Educational Center is General Cosmetology (45 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (37 degrees) and Barbering (35 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest Educational Center, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (80 degrees awarded) and Health (49 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 Educational Center are Registered nurses (1,489,993 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (161,236 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Northwest Educational Center in 2024 are Personal & Culinary Services (80 degrees awarded) and Health (49 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 Educational Center are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at Northwest Educational Center are Personal & Culinary Services (80 degrees awarded) and Health (49 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 Educational Center are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,591,540 people), Outpatient care centers (275,308 people), Elementary & secondary schools (244,417 people), Offices of physicians (199,708 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (141,330 people).

    The most specialized majors at Northwest Educational Center are Personal & Culinary Services (80 degrees awarded) and Health (49 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 Educational Center.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Cosmetology
      45 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Assistant
      37 degrees awarded
    3. Barbering
      35 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northwest Educational Center was General Cosmetology with 45 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    45
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    84
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Educational Center, which is 0.536 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (84).

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

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Educational Center in Barbering, which is 1.5 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Educational Center in General Cosmetology, which is 2 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    78%
    100% Completion Time
    84%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 78% of students graduating from Northwest Educational Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 84% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 86% 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
      68 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      55 degrees awarded
    3. White
      2 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Educational Center is black or african american (68 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (55 degrees).

    1.55% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      105 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      98 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      95 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Educational Center is hispanic or latino female (105 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (98 degrees).

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