Maric College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality programs that integrate the curriculum with professional skill development, empowering students to achieve their lifelong personal and professional goals.
School Highlights
National Career College serves 293 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 293 students
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 91%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
National Career College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
25 staff
312 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
11
Student Body
The student population of National Career College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The National Career College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
293 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
293 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
302 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
293 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% Asian
6%
13%
% Hispanic
76%
45%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
9%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,100
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,502
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,289
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
88%
94%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Maric College is part of a network of over 75 schools nationwide
offering quality career-focused education. The tradition of
excellence began in 1987 when Educational Medical, Inc. purchased
three well-respected Maric Colleges - a group of career colleges
offering training in the allied health fields - in Southern
California. In 1998, Educational Medical, Inc. changed its name to
Quest Education Corporation to better reflect the diversity of
programs within the 30 schools operating in 11 states. In August of
2000, Quest Education Corporation was purchased by Kaplan, Inc., a
division of the Washington Post. Quest Education Corporation
changed its name to Kaplan Higher Education Corporation in 2002.
The college offers different program options at each of our
locations across California. We offer career-focused education in
three main areas: Arts & Design,, Healthcare and Legal. Not all
programs are offered at each of our campuses. Programs Offered at
the Panorama city campus are Legal Administrative Assistant,
Medical Assistant and Paralegal/Legal Assistant.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 293 students
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 91%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,305 per year for in-state students and $8,200 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $24,360 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
