National Career Institute
National Career Institute is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in East Orange, NJ. It offers 4 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (2/9/2009 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at National Career Institute is Electrician and the 2025 tuition and fees is $10,000. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Electrician programs ($15,963). The length of the program is 640 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 8 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at National Career Institute.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrician | $10,000 | $700 | 640 Hours | 8 Months | $15,963 |
| 2 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $15,100 | $900 | 37 Hours | 9 Months | $16,239 |
| 3 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $4,800 | $200 | 400 Hours | 5 Months | $14,851 |
| 4 | Construction Trades | $10,100 | $800 | 630 Hours | 7 Months | $9,843 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 249 students attended National Career Institute in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 3 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 10 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 13 (full-time) and 12 (part-time).
The graduation rate of National Career Institute is 56% and the retention rate is 81% at the school.
| Student Population | 249 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 56% |
| Number of Faculty | 13 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of National Career Institute is $10,000
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
83% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,551 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $10,000 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $700 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $14,560 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $8,640 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,551 |
Offered Certificate Programs
National Career Institute offers 4 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 121 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 72 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 49 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 121 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at National Career Institute are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 121 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 72 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 49 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 47 completers |
| Electrician | ✕ | 47 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 18 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 18 |
| Total | 72 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 49 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 49 |
| Total | 49 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 249 students have enrolled into National Career Institute. By gender, 175 male and 74 female students are attending the school.
There are 5 White (2.01%), 211 Black/African American (84.74%), 31 Hispanic (12.45%), 1 Asian (0.40%), and 32 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 249 | 175 | 74 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 211 | 141 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 28 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Two More | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 134 Evergreen Place, East Orange, NJ
- 973-678-3901
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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