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North-West College-Long Beach

Long Beach, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 652 students · Medical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$33,503
cheaper than 4% of comparable schools
Completion rate
49.5%
Median debt at completion
$9,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$39,876
earns ~$1,190.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

North-West College-Long Beach is a private for-profit school in Long Beach, CA that mainly awards certificates. It serves students pursuing careers in health and medical administration, assisting, and nursing. The school reports a median annual net price after aid of $33,503.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $33,503, which is higher than the typical median debt of $9,500 reported for completers. The completion rate is 49.5%, meaning roughly half of enrolled students do not finish within the standard timeframe. Ten years after entry, median earnings are reported at $39,876.

Net price is 63% above the California median ($20,589) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 6% above the national median ($37,522) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$34,625
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificate$29,478
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$21,789
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificate$24,366

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Questions students ask

How many students receive financial aid at this school?
Data shows that 64.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs and credential levels are available?
The school offers certificates in Health and Medical Administrative Services, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment, and Practical Nursing. It also offers an associate degree in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
What are the typical earnings for graduates in these programs?
Two years after completion, median earnings are reported at $24,366 for Health and Medical Administrative Services, $21,789 for Medical Assisting, $29,478 for Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment, and $34,625 for Practical Nursing.
What is the completion rate for students at this campus?
The reported completion rate is 49.5%.
Is North-West College-Long Beach a public or private institution?
It is classified as a private for-profit school.

Other options in California

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria$5,38325.7%$42,786
American Career College-Los AngelesLos Angeles$32,40870.8%$38,430
Antelope Valley Community College DistrictLancaster$3,86029.1%$36,526
Associated Technical College-Los AngelesLos Angeles$23,62990.9%$24,368
Barstow Community CollegeBarstow$12,77319.5%$35,104
Cabrillo CollegeAptos$15,84326%$44,114
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 484376. 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.