National Career Institute

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,400

0.0969% growth from 2016

2021 Average Net Price

$19,616

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

7.46%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

125

100% Full-Time

About

National Career Institute is a higher education institution located in Essex County, NJ. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at National Career Institute were Medical Assistant (33 degrees awarded) and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (1 degrees).

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National Career Institute. 47.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (57 degrees), 4.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at National Career Institute is $12,400, which is $415 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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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 $19,616.

In 2021, 66% of undergraduate students attending National Career Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% 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.

This chart compares the tuition costs of National Career Institute (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,616

2021 Value

7.53%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 National Career Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,616. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of National Career Institute grew by 7.53%.

This chart compares the average net price of National Career Institute (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

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at National Career Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 20.5% with respect to 2020, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National Career Institute (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.

7.46%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at National Career Institute was 7.46%, which represents 17 out of the 228 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.

Enrollment

National Career Institute had a total enrollment of 125 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at National Career Institute is 125 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 76% Black or African American, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% White, and 3.2% Asian.

Students enrolled at National Career Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (44.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (31.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National Career Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 125 students. The full-time enrollment at National Career Institute is 125 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at National Career Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2021 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 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), National Career Institute had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at National Career Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
95 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
19 enrolled students
White
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National Career Institute is 76% Black or African American, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.8% White, and 3.2% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 4 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 (57 degrees awarded). There were 4.07 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at National Career Institute is Medical Assistant (33 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (1 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Construction (28 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (10 degrees), and Health (34 degrees).

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 National Career Institute are Registered nurses (1,332,421 people), Medical & health services managers (145,831 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at National Career Institute in 2021 are Construction (28 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (10 degrees), and Health (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 National Career Institute are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at National Career Institute are Construction (28 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (10 degrees), and Health (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 National Career Institute are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,442,555 people), Outpatient care centers (215,313 people), Elementary & secondary schools (208,916 people), Offices of physicians (192,264 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (124,188 people).

The most specialized majors at National Career Institute are Construction (28 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (10 degrees), and Health (34 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2021)

Medical Assistant
33 degree-majors awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
1 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at National Career Institute was Medical Assistant with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at National Career Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded to men at National Career Institute, which is 1.12 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (34).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at National Career Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 27 degrees were awarded to men at National Career Institute in Electrician, which is 27 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 31 degrees were awarded to men at National Career Institute in Medical Assistant, which is 15.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 31% of students graduating from National Career Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
57 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National Career Institute is black or african american (57 degrees awarded). There were 4.07 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Male
31 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National Career Institute is black or african american male (31 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (26 degrees).