North-West College-Long Beach

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2023 Average Net Price

$31,847

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2014 Acceptance Rate

100%

81 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

576

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

58.5%

207 Graduates

About

North-West College-Long Beach is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at North-West College-Long Beach were Medical Assistant (88 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (48 degrees), and Pharmacy Technician (40 degrees).

In 2023, 267 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North-West College-Long Beach. 89.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 10.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was two or more races (66 degrees), 1.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (62 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North-West College-Long Beach was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,106 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,847.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending North-West College-Long Beach received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$31,847

2023 Value

7.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 North-West College-Long Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,847. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of North-West College-Long Beach grew by 7.36%.

This chart compares the average net price of North-West College-Long Beach (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at North-West College-Long Beach received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 7.25% with respect to 2022, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North-West College-Long Beach (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North-West College-Long Beach was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1106 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

North-West College-Long Beach received 81 undergraduate applications in 2014.

There were 576 students enrolled at North-West College-Long Beach in 2023.

North-West College-Long Beach has an overall enrollment yield of 67.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2014

Accepted Out of 81

This chart compares the acceptance rate of North-West College-Long Beach (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at North-West College-Long Beach in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

North-West College-Long Beach had a total enrollment of 576 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at North-West College-Long Beach is 576 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at North-West College-Long Beach are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North-West College-Long Beach, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.4% Hispanic or Latino, 21.9% White, 15.3% Black or African American, 12.7% Two or More Races, 6.6% Asian, 1.56% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.39% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at North-West College-Long Beach in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.9%), followed by White Female (19.7%) and Two or More Races Female (17.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North-West College-Long Beach in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 576 students. The full-time enrollment at North-West College-Long Beach is 576 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North-West College-Long Beach (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

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 North-West College-Long Beach was 71%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North-West College-Long Beach (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
221 enrolled students
White
126 enrolled students
Black or African American
88 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North-West College-Long Beach is 38.4% Hispanic or Latino, 21.9% White, 15.3% Black or African American, 12.7% Two or More Races, 6.6% Asian, 1.56% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.39% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 213 more women than men received degrees from North-West College-Long Beach. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North-West College-Long Beach is two or more races (66 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more two or more races recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (62 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at North-West College-Long Beach is Medical Assistant (88 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (48 degrees) and Pharmacy Technician (40 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North-West College-Long Beach, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (267 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North-West College-Long Beach are Registered nurses (1,452,497 people), Medical & health services managers (156,128 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at North-West College-Long Beach in 2023 are Health (267 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North-West College-Long Beach are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at North-West College-Long Beach are Health (267 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North-West College-Long Beach are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,482,206 people), Outpatient care centers (237,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,578 people), Offices of physicians (201,917 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (129,843 people).

The most specialized majors at North-West College-Long Beach are Health (267 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North-West College-Long Beach.

Most Common (2023)

Medical Assistant
88 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
48 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at North-West College-Long Beach was Medical Assistant with 88 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at North-West College-Long Beach according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

240

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at North-West College-Long Beach, which is 0.113 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (240).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North-West College-Long Beach by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at North-West College-Long Beach in Pharmacy Technician, which is 0.212 times less than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 83 degrees were awarded to men at North-West College-Long Beach in Medical Assistant, which is 16.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from North-West College-Long Beach completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at North-West College-Long Beach is Male and Asian (71.4% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Two or More Races
66 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
62 degrees awarded
White
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North-West College-Long Beach is two or more races (66 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more two or more races recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (62 degrees).

3.75% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Two or More Races Female
63 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
53 degrees awarded
White Female
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North-West College-Long Beach is two or more races female (63 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more two or more races female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (53 degrees).

Operations

North-West College-Long Beach employs 6 Instructors. Most academics at North-West College-Long Beach are Female Instructor (6), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North-West College-Long Beach are: Sales and related, with 6 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.17M

2023 Salaries

19.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, North-West College-Long Beach paid a median of $3.17M in salaries, a 19.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.262% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.309% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$308k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, North-West College-Long Beach paid a total of $308k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.72% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

6 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at North-West College-Long Beach was Instructor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North-West College-Long Beach were Sales and related with 6 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North-West College-Long Beach was Female Instructor with 6 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at North-West College-Long Beach.

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