School Highlights
National Career Education serves 626 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Acceptance Rate: 69%
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
National Career Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
National Career Education
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Number of Programs Offered
4
8
Student Body
The student population of National Career Education has grown by 185% over five years.
The National Career Education diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
626 students
2,140 students
# Full-Time Students
626 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
626 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
626 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
12%
% Hispanic
38%
46%
% Black
11%
7%
% White
28%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
77%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,600
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,400
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
69%
80%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 04/28/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of National Career Education?
The acceptance rate of National Career Education is 69%, which is lower than the state average of 80%.
What is National Career Education's ranking?
National Career Education ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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