Northwest Career College - Las Vegas
- Northwest Career College is a holistic training facility offering curriculum-based studies for students aspiring to be healthcare professionals and educational workshops for the community. Northwest Career College provides a blend of educational possibilities that can assist individuals' career development, personal growth, and expanded awareness. The facility of over 14,000 square feet of professional office space. It includes a designated lecture room, three massage labs for hands-on training, and two designated student clinic suites for client massage training. The massage students will also benefit from the on-site health group during the medical massage module. The dental training facility is equipped with a dental lab with two dental chairs that feature industry-standard dental and x-ray equipment. The medical assistant training facility encompasses an innovative concept in career school training featuring lectures, labs, computer training, and an on-site health group for internship training. Other common facilities in the building include a student library, a student resource room equipped with computers with Internet access, a nutrition center, and a student lounge. Our professional building and teaching facility are ADA compliant for handicapped accessibility, including parking and restrooms.
- ........Program at Northwest Career College......
- Business Administrative Assistant
- Criminal Justice
- Dental Administrative Assistant
- Dental Assistant
- Legal Assistant
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Billing & Coding
- Paralegal Studies
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
School Highlights
Northwest Career College - Las Vegas serves 1,265 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,265 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,499
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 65%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Northwest Career College - Las Vegas
(NV) Community College Avg.
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
90 staff
90 staff
Student Body
The Northwest Career College - Las Vegas diversity score of 0.72 is less than the state average of 0.73.
Total Enrollment
1,265 students
3,852 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,265 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,830 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
189 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
950 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,830 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
8%
8%
% Hispanic
26%
32%
% Black
29%
9%
% White
35%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.73
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
1.04%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.97%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,499 is more than the state average of $14,315.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,499
$14,315
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$9,763
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$4,749
Acceptance Rate
90%
90%
Source: 2006 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northwest Career College - Las Vegas cost?
Northwest Career College - Las Vegas's private state tuition is approximately $14,499.
What is the acceptance rate of Northwest Career College - Las Vegas?
The acceptance rate of Northwest Career College - Las Vegas is 90%, which is equal to the state average of 90%.
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