Northwest Educational Center (369686)

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2023 Average Net Price
$11,755
After Financial Aid
2023 Enrolled Students
233
100% Full-Time

About

Northwest Educational Center (369686) is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northwest Educational Center (369686) were Barbering (51 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (45 degrees), and Medical Assistant (24 degrees).

In 2023, 125 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Educational Center (369686). 66.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (59 degrees), 1.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,755.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Educational Center (369686) received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$11,755
2023 Value
7.94%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northwest Educational Center (369686) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,755. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northwest Educational Center (369686) grew by 7.94%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

97%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

97% of undergraduate students at Northwest Educational Center (369686) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.19% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Northwest Educational Center (369686) had a total enrollment of 233 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Educational Center (369686) is 233 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Northwest Educational Center (369686) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest Educational Center (369686), both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.7% Hispanic or Latino, 35.2% Black or African American, 4.29% Two or More Races, and 2.58% White.

Students enrolled at Northwest Educational Center (369686) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (29.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (27.8%) and Black or African American Female (22.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Educational Center (369686) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 233 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Educational Center (369686) is 233 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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Retention Rate over Time

93%
2023 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 (369686) was 93%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    132 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    82 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest Educational Center (369686) is 56.7% Hispanic or Latino, 35.2% Black or African American, 4.29% Two or More Races, and 2.58% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2023, 41 more women than men received degrees from Northwest Educational Center (369686). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest Educational Center (369686) is hispanic or latino (59 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northwest Educational Center (369686) is Barbering (51 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (45 degrees) and Medical Assistant (24 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest Educational Center (369686), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (96 degrees awarded) and Health (29 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 (369686) are Registered nurses (1,452,593 people), Medical & health services managers (156,374 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Educational Center (369686) in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (96 degrees awarded) and Health (29 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (369686) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Northwest Educational Center (369686) are Personal & Culinary Services (96 degrees awarded) and Health (29 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
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 (369686) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Educational Center (369686) are Personal & Culinary Services (96 degrees awarded) and Health (29 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (369686).
Most Common (2023)
  1. Barbering
    51 degrees awarded
  2. General Cosmetology
    45 degrees awarded
  3. Medical Assistant
    24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northwest Educational Center (369686) was Barbering with 51 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

42
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
83
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Educational Center (369686), which is 0.506 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (83).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Educational Center (369686) in Barbering, which is 1.68 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Educational Center (369686) in General Cosmetology, which is 6.5 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

72%
100% Completion Time
84%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 72% of students graduating from Northwest Educational Center (369686) 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 100% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    59 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    57 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Educational Center (369686) is hispanic or latino (59 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (57 degrees).

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

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    41 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    38 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Educational Center (369686) is hispanic or latino female (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (38 degrees).

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Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.16M
2023 Salaries
6.46%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Northwest Educational Center (369686) paid a median of $1.16M in salaries, a 6.46% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 51% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 33.9% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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