National Career College
Tel:
(818)988-2300
- 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 147 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- National Career College is one of 50 community colleges within Los Angeles County, CA.
- The nearest community college to National Career College is Casa Loma College-Van Nuys (2.1 miles away).
Top Placements
National Career College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| National Career College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| 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 | 4 staff | 97 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 5 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 147 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 37:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 147 students | 1,613 students |
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| % Asian | 3% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 59% | 37% |
| % Black | 8% | 7% |
| % White | 29% | 32% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 73% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $40,100 | $34,800 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 70% | 78% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $8,502 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $3,289 | $4,750 |
| Acceptance Rate (Year 2008) | 88% | 94% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to National Career College is Casa Loma College-Van Nuys (2.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 225 students | 2.10 Mi6725 Kester Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818)785-2726 2.10225 - Los Angeles ORT College-Van Nuys CampusPrivate, non-profit317 students | 2.60 Mi14519 W.Sylvan Street
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818)382-6000 2.60317 - Concorde Career College-North HollywoodPrivate, for profit620 students | 3.40 Mi12412 Victory Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818)766-8151 3.40620 - 18,641 students | 3.50 Mi5800 Fulton Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818)947-2600 3.5018,641 - West Coast University-Los AngelesPrivate, for profit1,659 students | 3.60 Mi12215 Victory Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818)299-5500 3.601,659
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