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National Career College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 68%

Located in Panorama City, California, National Career College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of National Career College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

National Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 71% at National Career College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at National Career College are Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Accounting and Business/Management. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Accounting and Business/Management

Program Length 14 months
Tuition and Fees $21,400
Books and Supplies $2,013
Total Cost $23,413

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at National Career College received on average $6,176 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,176
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 102 77% $6,044 $616,447
Other Federal Grant 111 84% $6,193 $687,447
State Grant/Scholarships 20 15% $2,375 $47,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 119 90% $6,176 $734,947

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of National Career College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of National Career College students is 67.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.0%.

67.6%

  • asian 54.6% 6 students
  • African American 57.1% 4 students
  • white 75.0% 3 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 68.5% 100 students

Service Offerings

National Career College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

National Career College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)