D
Below Average
Score: 42/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
44/100 · earnings-weighted

Northwest Career College

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Las Vegas, Nevada 89128
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 67%
Outcomes
B
66/100
Affordability
C
45/100
Resources
F
30/100
Experience
F
22/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,222
Total Enrollment
67%
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
36.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Northwest Career College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$27,530
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,954
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
67.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
73.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 29th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NV wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Northwest Career College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services$30,079$37,326+5%#214 of 496#181$9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$28,293$36,613+7%#250 of 637#186$9,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$23,531$35,656+6%#135 of 332#112$9,139
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services$19,242$34,210+15%#18 of 199#15$7,917

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Northwest Career College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $385,821
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,669/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 89145 (3.9% cap, Las Vegas)

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🏆 Where Northwest Career College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
of 1 schools
#4
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
of 4 schools
#14
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
of 14 schools
#21
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
of 30 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
82%
Receive Pell Grants
82%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,222
Total Students
81%
Women
42%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 15%
Hispanic 35%
Black 32%
Asian 8%
Two or More 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 93%
Fully Online 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 42%
25-64 (Adult) 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northwest Career College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Northwest Career College?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest Career College?
The graduation rate at Northwest Career College is 67%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Northwest Career College a good school?
Northwest Career College has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Northwest Career College?
Northwest Career College has a total enrollment of 2,222 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology