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Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year
Citrus Heights, CA

National Career Education

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$16,002

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

80.6%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$38,015

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

National Career Education is a distinguished Private for-profit, Less than 2-Year institution located in Citrus Heights, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $16,002, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 80.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$32,004

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

4.0 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$8,015

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$48,146

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$128,296

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at National Career Education is $7,853.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
21.0%
79.0%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
41.3%
White
27.6%
Asian
10.3%
Black
10.3%
Unknown
7.3%
Two or more
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.9%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$16,002

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$23,121
$30k - $48k$24,243
$48k - $75k$25,167
$75k+$28,457

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$7,853
Pell Grant Recipients39.3%
Using Federal Loans38.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment35.4%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

N/A

Success

80.6%

In-State Cost

$16,002

Age 25+ Students

49.5%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 10

Working at 6yr

933 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Citrus Heights (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Citrus Heights (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.