Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at National Career Education with program length and completion time.
2025 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at National Career Education
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Electrician $15,444$1,090720 Contact Hours9 Months $15,963
2Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $15,540$995840 Contact Hours11 Months $14,851
3Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist $13,680$1,120720 Contact Hours9 Months $3,862
4Medical Office Assistant/Specialist $12,960$1,055720 Contact Hours9 Months $13,812

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Electrician program which is the largest program at National Career Education.

2025 Living Costs

The 2025 average living costs is $16,875 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at National Career Educationhas decreased by 0.86% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at National Career Education.
Living Costs Trends
National Career Education 2025 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2021$9,776$9,912
2022$9,776$9,912
2023$9,776$9,912
2024$9,776$9,912
2025$8,379$8,496
Living Costs Trends Chart