Northwest Educational Center
Northwest Educational Center is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Houston, TX. 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 (2/2/1998 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Northwest Educational Center is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2025 tuition and fees is $10,600. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 900 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 Northwest Educational Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $10,600 | - | 900 Hours | 8 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Barbering/Barber | $17,875 | - | 1,000 Hours | 10 Months | $14,546 |
| 3 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $17,875 | - | 1,000 Hours | 10 Months | $16,042 |
| 4 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $10,600 | - | 900 Hours | 8 Months | $14,974 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 305 students attended Northwest Educational Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 11 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 1 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 23 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Northwest Educational Center is 70% and the retention rate is 92% at the school.
| Student Population | 305 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Number of Faculty | 12 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Northwest Educational Center is $10,600
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
100% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,144 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $10,600 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $5,813 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $1,875 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,144 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Northwest Educational Center offers 4 career programs for 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, 129 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 129 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 129 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Northwest Educational Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 129 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 80 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 45 |
| Barbering/Barber | ✕ | 35 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 49 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 37 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 12 |
| Total | 129 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 305 students have enrolled into Northwest Educational Center. By gender, 111 male and 194 female students are attending the school.
There are 14 White (4.59%), 110 Black/African American (36.07%), 178 Hispanic (58.36%), 2 Asian (0.66%), and 179 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 305 | 111 | 194 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 110 | 51 | 59 |
| Hispanic | 178 | 50 | 128 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 2910 Antoine B-100, Houston, TX
- 713-680-2929
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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