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Northwest Career College
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Annual Tuition
$15,499
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
64.8%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$27,530
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Northwest Career College is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Las Vegas, NV. With a competitive tuition profile of $15,499, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 64.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$30,998
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
N/A
Earnings below HS baseline
Annual Earnings Boost
-$2,470
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
-$55,698
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
-$80,398
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Below-Baseline Earnings
Graduates of this institution earn below the national HS diploma median ($30k/yr). Individual outcomes vary significantly by program — check the Career Paths section below for field-specific earnings.
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 Northwest Career College is $9,500.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$15,499
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
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
66.9%
Success
64.8%
In-State Cost
$15,499
Age 25+ Students
57.6%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 8
Working at 6yr
325 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Las Vegas
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,214
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,377
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,643
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.