How much of the student body uses federal Pell Grants?

Data shows that 73.4% of students at Northwest Career College receive Pell Grants.

What programs are available and what degrees do they lead to?

The school offers certificates in Allied Health and Medical Assisting, Dental Support Services, Somatic Bodywork, Computer Engineering, Legal Support, and Criminal Justice, plus an associate degree in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

What do graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting program typically earn?

The median earnings for graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate program 2 years after completion are reported at $21,964.

What is the completion rate for students at this school?

The official completion rate is reported as 69.6%.

How large is the student enrollment?

There are 2,937 students currently enrolled at the Las Vegas location.

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Northwest Career College

Las Vegas, Nevada · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 2,937 students · Dental AssistingMedical AssistingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$16,470

cheaper than 37% of comparable schools

Completion rate

69.6%

Median debt at completion

$9,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$27,530

earns ~$1,671.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Northwest Career College in Las Vegas is a private for-profit institution primarily offering certificates in various trade fields. With an average annual net price of $16,470 after aid, it serves a student body of 2,937. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $27,530.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 69.6%, which indicates that roughly 7 out of 10 students finish their program. While the median student debt at completion is $9,500, prospective students should compare this total debt against their future earnings potential rather than the annual cost. A large share of students, 73.4%, receive Pell Grants, showing that financial aid is commonly used to help pay for training.

Net price is 29% below the Nevada median ($23,099) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 28% below the national median ($38,005) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$21,964
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 10 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Legal Support Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Legal Support Services	associate degree	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services	associate degree	not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

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Questions students ask

How much of the student body uses federal Pell Grants?: Data shows that 73.4% of students at Northwest Career College receive Pell Grants.
What programs are available and what degrees do they lead to?: The school offers certificates in Allied Health and Medical Assisting, Dental Support Services, Somatic Bodywork, Computer Engineering, Legal Support, and Criminal Justice, plus an associate degree in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
What do graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting program typically earn?: The median earnings for graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate program 2 years after completion are reported at $21,964.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?: The official completion rate is reported as 69.6%.
How large is the student enrollment?: There are 2,937 students currently enrolled at the Las Vegas location.

Other options in Nevada

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
College of Southern Nevada	Las Vegas	$6,615	25.3%	$38,087
Las Vegas College	Las Vegas	$29,880	61.8%	$31,398
Truckee Meadows Community College	Reno	$8,312	42.7%	$44,573
Nevada Career Institute	Las Vegas	$41,741	52.8%	$41,472
Milan Institute-Sparks	Sparks	$22,923	61.9%	$32,493
Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas	Las Vegas	$23,188	60.3%	$38,673

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 445948. 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.