National Career Institute

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition
$12,400
0.0969% growth from 2016
2023 Average Net Price
$21,060
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
148
100% Full-Time

About

National Career Institute is a higher education institution located in Essex County, NJ. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at National Career Institute were HVAC Maintenance (37 degrees awarded) and Electrician (15 degrees).

In 2023, 72 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National Career Institute. 33.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 66.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (55 degrees), 6.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National Career Institute is $12,400, which is $−1,412 less than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at National Career Institute was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 198 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2017, the median undergraduate tuition at National Career Institute is $12,400.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,060.

In 2023, 100% of undergraduate students attending National Career Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,400
2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at National Career Institute was $12,400.

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Average Net Price

$21,060
2023 Value
1.35%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 National Career Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,060. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of National Career Institute grew by 1.35%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,488
Room and Board
$800
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at National Career Institute was of $9,488 in 2017. The cost of room and board increased by 1.37% between 2016 and 2017.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

100%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
47%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at National Career Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 42.9% with respect to 2022, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at National Career Institute was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 198 total borrowers.

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Enrollment

National Career Institute had a total enrollment of 148 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at National Career Institute is 148 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at National Career Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National Career Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 94.6% Black or African American and 5.41% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at National Career Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (46.1%), followed by Black or African American Female (46.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (5.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National Career Institute in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 148 students. The full-time enrollment at National Career Institute is 148 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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Retention Rate over Time

65%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at National Career Institute was 65%.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    140 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    8 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National Career Institute is 94.6% Black or African American and 5.41% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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Graduates

In 2023, 24 fewer women than men received degrees from National Career Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National Career Institute is black or african american (55 degrees awarded). There were 6.11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (9 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at National Career Institute is HVAC Maintenance (37 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (15 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at National Career Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees awarded), Construction (15 degrees), and Health (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Career Institute are Registered nurses (1,452,836 people), Medical & health services managers (156,321 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,196 people).

The most specialized majors at National Career Institute in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees awarded), Construction (15 degrees), and Health (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Career Institute are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at National Career Institute are Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees awarded), Construction (15 degrees), and Health (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Career Institute are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,483,160 people), Outpatient care centers (237,927 people), Elementary & secondary schools (217,755 people), Offices of physicians (202,251 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,835 people).

The most specialized majors at National Career Institute are Mechanical Technologies (37 degrees awarded), Construction (15 degrees), and Health (20 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National Career Institute.
Most Common (2023)
  1. 37 degrees awarded
  2. 15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at National Career Institute was HVAC Maintenance with 37 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

48
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
24
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at National Career Institute, which is 2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (24).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 34 degrees were awarded to men at National Career Institute in HVAC Maintenance, which is 11.3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 19 degrees were awarded to men at National Career Institute in Medical Assistant, which is 19 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

61%
100% Completion Time
61%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 61% of students graduating from National Career Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    55 degrees awarded
  2. White
    9 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National Career Institute is black or african american (55 degrees awarded). There were 6.11 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (9 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Black or African American Male
    33 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    22 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National Career Institute is black or african american male (33 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (22 degrees).

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Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.35M
2023 Salaries
11.5%
growth from 2022

In 2023, National Career Institute paid a median of $1.35M in salaries, a 11.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.34% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 25.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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