Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at North-West College-Long Beach is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2024 tuition and fees is $37,419. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,692 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 16 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at North-West College-Long Beach.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $37,419$5721,692 Hours16 Months $18,035
2Medical/Clinical Assistant $18,121$370940 Hours9 Months $16,239
3Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician $39,648$3222,138 Hours19 Months $41,328
4Pharmacy Technician/Assistant $18,173$318940 Hours9 Months $14,974
5Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller $17,861$630940 Hours9 Months $16,627
6Surgical Technology/Technologist $750$40,11265 Hours19 Months $28,401

Important Academic Statistics

Total 533 students attended North-West College-Long Beach in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 7 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 19 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 21 (full-time) and 20 (part-time).
The graduation rate of North-West College-Long Beach is 55% and the retention rate is 80% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population533
Graduation Rate55%
Number of Faculty26
Student to Faculty Ratio25 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of North-West College-Long Beach is $37,419 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
69% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,065 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$37,419
Books & Supplies$572
Off-Campus Room & Board$34,544
Off-Campus Expenses$11,008
Average Financial Amount$4,065

Offered Certificate Programs

North-West College-Long Beach offers 7 career programs for 2 Years Certificate, 4 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, 215 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
2 Years Certificate50185
4 Years Certificate2030
Total70215

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at North-West College-Long Beach are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 215 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 185 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 30 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 185 completers
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller40
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary0
Medical/Clinical Assistant82
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant27
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training36
Total185
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 30 completers
Surgical Technology/Technologist11
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician19
Total30

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 533 students have enrolled into North-West College-Long Beach. By gender, 59 male and 474 female students are attending the school.
There are 116 White (21.76%), 84 Black/African American (15.76%), 80 Hispanic (15.01%), 61 Asian (11.44%), and 262 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total53359474
American Indian/Native American19217
Asian611546
Black/African American84876
Hispanic801070
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1019
White11610106
Two More14010130
Un-Known23320
Non-resident Alien000

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