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Nevada Career Institute

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 26 to 1
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 65%

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada Career Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Nevada Career Institute is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Nevada Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Nevada Career Institute is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nevada is 77%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Nevada Career Institute do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Nevada Career Institute are Dental Assisting/Assistant, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Business Administration and Management, General. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Business Administration and Management, General

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $15,755
Books and Supplies $560
Total Cost $16,315

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Nevada Career Institute received on average $3,523 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,523
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 376 79% $3,463 $1,302,213
Other Federal Grant 377 79% $3,509 $1,323,060
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 0% $5,000 $5,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 377 79% $3,523 $1,328,060

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Nevada Career Institute students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Nevada Career Institute students is 64.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.7%.

64.8%

  • asian 40.0% 2 students
  • African American 41.8% 43 students
  • white 67.6% 50 students
  • unknown 100.0% 3 students
  • hawaiian 85.7% 12 students
  • hispanic 78.4% 109 students

Service Offerings

Nevada Career Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Nevada Career Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes