Northwest Career College
Northwest Career College is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Las Vegas, NV. It offers 18 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (12/15/2003 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Northwest Career College is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2025 tuition and fees is $15,499. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 56 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Northwest Career College.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $15,499 | - | 56 Hours | 9 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | $3,999 | - | 21 Hours | 3 Months | $3,862 |
| 3 | Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | $15,499 | - | 63 Hours | 9 Months | $16,627 |
| 4 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $15,499 | - | 51 Hours | 6 Months | $12,154 |
| 5 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $15,499 | - | 63 Hours | 9 Months | $14,974 |
| 6 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $15,499 | - | 56 Hours | 9 Months | $16,730 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,937 students attended Northwest Career College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 52 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 28 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 47 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 149 (full-time) and 39 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Northwest Career College is 68% and the retention rate is 66% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,937 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 68% |
| Number of Faculty | 80 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 47 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Northwest Career College is $15,499
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
82% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,343 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $15,499 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $8,415 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $7,488 |
| Average Financial Amount | $8,343 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Northwest Career College offers 13 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks 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, 1,638 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | 0 | 624 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 11 | 0 | 1,014 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 1,638 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Northwest Career College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 1,638 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 624 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 1,014 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 624 completers |
| Dental Services and Allied Professions (other) | ✕ | 47 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 577 |
| Total | 624 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Legal Studies | ✕ | 34 completers |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | ✕ | 34 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 829 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 91 |
| Dental Services and Allied Professions (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | ✕ | 0 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | ✕ | 135 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 415 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 81 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 107 |
| Business | ✕ | 46 completers |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 46 |
| Total | 1,014 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,937 students have enrolled into Northwest Career College. By gender, 494 male and 2,443 female students are attending the school.
There are 384 White (13.07%), 977 Black/African American (33.27%), 1,030 Hispanic (35.07%), 181 Asian (6.16%), and 1,336 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,937 | 494 | 2,443 |
| American Indian/Native American | 19 | 3 | 16 |
| Asian | 181 | 43 | 138 |
| Black/African American | 977 | 144 | 833 |
| Hispanic | 1,030 | 175 | 855 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 59 | 12 | 47 |
| White | 384 | 66 | 318 |
| Two More | 278 | 49 | 229 |
| Un-Known | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 7398 Smoke Ranch Road, Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV
- 702-254-7577
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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