North-West College-Long Beach

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2021 Average Net Price

$27,642

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.69%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

322

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.4%

101 Graduates

About

North-West College-Long Beach is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at North-West College-Long Beach were Medical Assistant (130 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (46 degrees), and Pharmacy Technician (40 degrees).

In 2021, 280 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North-West College-Long Beach. 87.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (155 degrees), 4.56 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (34 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,642.

In 2021, 67% of undergraduate students attending North-West College-Long Beach received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$27,642

2021 Value

10.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 North-West College-Long Beach had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,642. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of North-West College-Long Beach grew by 10.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of North-West College-Long Beach (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

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at North-West College-Long Beach received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 9.46% with respect to 2020, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North-West College-Long Beach (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.

1.69%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at North-West College-Long Beach was 1.69%, which represents 17 out of the 1004 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

North-West College-Long Beach had a total enrollment of 322 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at North-West College-Long Beach is 322 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at North-West College-Long Beach are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North-West College-Long Beach, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.1% Hispanic or Latino, 23% Black or African American, 17.1% Two or More Races, 12.1% White, 10.2% Asian, 4.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 2.48% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North-West College-Long Beach in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (26.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.1%) and Two or More Races Female (15.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North-West College-Long Beach in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 322 students. The full-time enrollment at North-West College-Long Beach is 322 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North-West College-Long Beach (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2021 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 North-West College-Long Beach was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), North-West College-Long Beach had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North-West College-Long Beach (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
100 enrolled students
Black or African American
74 enrolled students
Two or More Races
55 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North-West College-Long Beach is 31.1% Hispanic or Latino, 23% Black or African American, 17.1% Two or More Races, 12.1% White, 10.2% Asian, 4.04% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 2.48% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 208 more women than men received degrees from North-West College-Long Beach. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North-West College-Long Beach is hispanic or latino (155 degrees awarded). There were 4.56 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (34 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at North-West College-Long Beach is Medical Assistant (130 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (46 degrees) and Pharmacy Technician (40 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 North-West College-Long Beach are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

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 North-West College-Long Beach are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

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 North-West College-Long Beach are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North-West College-Long Beach.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
130 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
46 degree-majors awarded
Pharmacy Technician
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at North-West College-Long Beach was Medical Assistant with 130 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at North-West College-Long Beach according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

244

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 36 degrees were awarded to men at North-West College-Long Beach, which is 0.148 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (244).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North-West College-Long Beach by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at North-West College-Long Beach in Medical Assistant, which is 0.102 times less than the 118 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 118 degrees were awarded to men at North-West College-Long Beach in Medical Assistant, which is 9.83 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 24% of students graduating from North-West College-Long Beach completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at North-West College-Long Beach is Male and Asian (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)

Hispanic or Latino
155 degrees awarded
Asian
34 degrees awarded
Black or African American
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North-West College-Long Beach is hispanic or latino (155 degrees awarded). There were 4.56 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (34 degrees).

4.64% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
133 degrees awarded
Asian Female
28 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North-West College-Long Beach is hispanic or latino female (133 degrees awarded). There were 4.75 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (28 degrees).