National Career College

  • 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

National Career College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 525% 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
308 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
6
11

Student Body

The student population of National Career College has grown by 99% 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 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
293 students
7,899 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
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# Full-Time Students
293 students
1,660 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
302 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
293 students
1,580 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% Asian
6%
14%
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% Hispanic
76%
45%
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% Black
6%
5%
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% White
9%
26%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.41
0.70
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
26%
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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
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$8,502
$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,289
$4,750
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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

What is the acceptance rate of National Career College?
The acceptance rate of National Career College is 88%, which is lower than the state average of 94%.
What is National Career College's ranking?
National Career College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,211 per year for in-state students and $6,572 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $24,568 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Los Angeles Film School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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