National Career Education

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2021 Average Net Price

$24,168

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.4%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

512

100% Full-Time

About

National Career Education is a higher education institution located in Sacramento County, CA. In 2020, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at National Career Education were Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (8 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 313 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at National Career Education. 41.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (130 degrees), 1.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (90 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,168.

In 2021, 62% of undergraduate students attending National Career Education received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$24,168

2021 Value

0.796%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 National Career Education had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,168. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of National Career Education grew by 0.796%.

This chart compares the average net price of National Career Education (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at National Career Education received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 55% with respect to 2020, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at National Career Education (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.4%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at National Career Education was 3.4%, which represents 31 out of the 911 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

National Career Education had a total enrollment of 512 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at National Career Education is 512 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at National Career Education are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at National Career Education, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.1% Hispanic or Latino, 32.8% White, 9.38% Black or African American, 8.4% Asian, 4.1% Two or More Races, 1.76% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.76% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at National Career Education in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (28.5%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and White Female (10.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at National Career Education in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 512 students. The full-time enrollment at National Career Education is 512 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at National Career Education (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at National Career Education was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), National Career Education had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at National Career Education (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
190 enrolled students
White
168 enrolled students
Black or African American
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at National Career Education is 37.1% Hispanic or Latino, 32.8% White, 9.38% Black or African American, 8.4% Asian, 4.1% Two or More Races, 1.76% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.76% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 55 fewer women than men received degrees from National Career Education. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at National Career Education is white (130 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (90 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at National Career Education is Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (8 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at National Career Education, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (129 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (53 degrees), and Health (131 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Career Education are Registered nurses (1,340,354 people), Software developers (484,489 people), Other managers (161,207 people), Medical & health services managers (150,744 people), and Pharmacists (132,696 people).

The most specialized majors at National Career Education in 2021 are Construction (129 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (53 degrees), Health (131 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Career Education are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at National Career Education are Construction (129 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (53 degrees), Health (131 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at National Career Education are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,493,862 people), Computer Systems Design (541,814 people), Elementary & secondary schools (262,675 people), Outpatient care centers (225,067 people), and Offices of physicians (202,025 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by National Career Education.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician

Most Common (2020)

8 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at National Career Education was Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at National Career Education according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

184

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

129

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 184 degrees were awarded to men at National Career Education, which is 1.43 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (129).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at National Career Education by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 121 degrees were awarded to men at National Career Education in Electrician, which is 15.1 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 70 degrees were awarded to men at National Career Education in Medical Office Assistant, which is 35 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 60% of students graduating from National Career Education completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at National Career Education is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
130 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
90 degrees awarded
Black or African American
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at National Career Education is white (130 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (90 degrees).

4.47% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
85 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
47 degrees awarded
White Female
45 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at National Career Education is white male (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (47 degrees).

Operations

National Career Education employs 10 No academic ranks. Most academics at National Career Education are Male No academic rank (7), and Female No academic rank (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at National Career Education are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, Management, with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.94M

2021 Salaries

6.71%

decline from 2020

In 2021, National Career Education paid a median of $1.94M in salaries, a 6.71% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$597k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, National Career Education paid a total of $597k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at National Career Education was No academic rank with 10 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at National Career Education were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, Management with 4 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at National Career Education was Male No academic rank with 7 employees, and Female No academic rank with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at National Career Education.