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Northwest Career College

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 25 to 1
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 67%

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, Northwest Career College 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 Northwest Career College 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.

Northwest Career College 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 student retention rate of 71% at Northwest Career College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Northwest Career College are Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Medical Reception/Receptionist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Medical Reception/Receptionist

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $14,129
Books and Supplies $370
Total Cost $14,499

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Northwest Career College received on average $7,386 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.

$7,386
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,124 82% $6,097 $6,853,503
Other Federal Grant 1,270 93% $6,232 $7,914,383
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 662 48% $2,582 $1,709,063
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,303 95% $7,386 $9,623,446

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest Career College 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 Northwest Career College students is 67.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.0%.

67.0%

  • asian 89.7% 52 students
  • African American 47.6% 101 students
  • white 76.2% 80 students
  • unknown 80.0% 4 students
  • hawaiian 71.4% 20 students
  • hispanic 74.2% 253 students
  • Mixed Race 57.3% 43 students

Service Offerings

Northwest Career College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training