- 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 74%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
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
312 staff

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 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 26% 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
6,288 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%
26%

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%

% Unknown races
1%
4%


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
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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