How much does it cost after aid?

The average annual net price after financial aid is reported at $33,139.

Is this school public or private?

It is a private for-profit school located in Riverside, CA.

What programs are available and what do they pay?

Programs include certificates in Dental Support Services ($19,592 median earnings after 2 years), Health and Medical Administrative Services ($24,366), Medical Assisting ($21,789), Diagnostic and Treatment professions ($29,478), Ophthalmic Support Services, Somatic Bodywork ($18,087), and Practical Nursing ($34,625). An associate degree is also offered in Diagnostic and Treatment professions.

What is the completion rate?

The reported completion rate is 62.1%.

How many students get Pell Grants?

62.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

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North-West College-Riverside

Riverside, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 717 students · Dental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$33,139

cheaper than 4% of comparable schools

Completion rate

62.1%

Median debt at completion

$9,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$39,876

earns ~$1,203.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

North-West College-Riverside is a private for-profit school in Riverside, CA that mainly awards certificates. It serves adult students seeking training in allied health, medical administration, and therapeutic services. The institution reports an average annual net price of $33,139 after financial aid.

What to know

Two-thirds of students receive Pell Grants, but the median student debt at completion is $9,500. The 62.1% completion rate reflects that roughly six out of ten students finish their program. Ten-year median earnings for graduates are reported at $39,876, though this varies by specific field.

Net price is 42% above the California median ($23,396) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 5% above the national median ($38,005) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	$34,625
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	$29,478
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$21,789
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	$19,592
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	$18,087
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$24,366
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost after aid?: The average annual net price after financial aid is reported at $33,139.
Is this school public or private?: It is a private for-profit school located in Riverside, CA.
What programs are available and what do they pay?: Programs include certificates in Dental Support Services ($19,592 median earnings after 2 years), Health and Medical Administrative Services ($24,366), Medical Assisting ($21,789), Diagnostic and Treatment professions ($29,478), Ophthalmic Support Services, Somatic Bodywork ($18,087), and Practical Nursing ($34,625). An associate degree is also offered in Diagnostic and Treatment professions.
What is the completion rate?: The reported completion rate is 62.1%.
How many students get Pell Grants?: 62.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

Other options in California

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
College of Alameda	Alameda	$8,496	20.9%	$42,563
Allan Hancock College	Santa Maria	$5,383	25.7%	$42,786
American Career College-Los Angeles	Los Angeles	$32,408	70.8%	$38,430
Cabrillo College	Aptos	$15,843	26%	$44,114
Cerritos College	Norwalk	$2,424	30.2%	$41,156
Chabot College	Hayward	$9,053	24.6%	$48,143

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 445364. 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.