What is the school type and ownership structure?

The National Holistic Institute is a private for-profit school.

What is the typical student debt after finishing?

The median student debt at completion is $9,500.

How much do graduates typically earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,978. For the Somatic Bodywork program, median earnings 2 years after completion are $21,841.

Is financial aid available and how common is it?

Yes, 61.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

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National Holistic Institute

Emeryville, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 1,258 students · Culinary ArtsMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$33,287

cheaper than 1% of comparable schools

Completion rate

74.6%

Median debt at completion

$9,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$27,978

earns ~$840.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

The National Holistic Institute in Emeryville, CA is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates in culinary arts, nutrition, and bodywork. With 1,258 students, the school offers undergraduate certificates for those seeking specific trade training. The average annual net price after aid is reported at $33,287.

What to know

A typical student finishes with a median debt of $9,500 while earning a median of $27,978 ten years after entry. The completion rate is reported at 74.6%, which is higher than many four-year institutions. Students relying on financial aid should note that 61.8% of the student body receives Pell Grants.

Net price is 358% above the California median ($7,271) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 28% below the national median ($38,801) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	$21,841
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Nutrition Sciences	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

What is the school type and ownership structure?: The National Holistic Institute is a private for-profit school.
How many students complete their programs?: The completion rate is reported at 74.6%.
What is the typical student debt after finishing?: The median student debt at completion is $9,500.
How much do graduates typically earn?: Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,978. For the Somatic Bodywork program, median earnings 2 years after completion are $21,841.
Is financial aid available and how common is it?: Yes, 61.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Other options in California

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Allan Hancock College	Santa Maria	$5,383	25.7%	$42,786
American River College	Sacramento	$7,999	24.6%	$40,162
Bakersfield College	Bakersfield	$14,621	25.9%	$37,291
Cabrillo College	Aptos	$15,843	26%	$44,114
College of the Canyons	Santa Clarita	$3,702	29.9%	$49,022
CET-San Jose	San Jose	$16,101	79.6%	$32,986

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 119553. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.