Northwest Educational Center (369686)

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2022 Average Net Price

$10,890

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Northwest Educational Center (369686) is a higher education institution located in Harris County, TX. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northwest Educational Center (369686) were Medical Assistant (74 degrees awarded), Barbering (39 degrees), and General Cosmetology (37 degrees).

In 2022, 155 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Educational Center (369686). 80.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (76 degrees), 1.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (55 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,890.

In 2022, 94% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Educational Center (369686) received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$10,890

2022 Value

6.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Northwest Educational Center (369686) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,890. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Northwest Educational Center (369686) grew by 6.14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest Educational Center (369686) (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

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

94% of undergraduate students at Northwest Educational Center (369686) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 6% with respect to 2021, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest Educational Center (369686) (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.

Enrollment

Northwest Educational Center (369686) had a total enrollment of 69 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Educational Center (369686) is 69 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Northwest Educational Center (369686) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest Educational Center (369686), both undergraduate and graduate, is 58% Hispanic or Latino, 30.4% Black or African American, 8.7% Two or More Races, 1.45% Asian, and 1.45% White.

Students enrolled at Northwest Educational Center (369686) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (46.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Educational Center (369686) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Educational Center (369686) is 69 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest Educational Center (369686) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2022 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 Northwest Educational Center (369686) was 80%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest Educational Center (369686) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
40 enrolled students
Black or African American
21 enrolled students
Two or More Races
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest Educational Center (369686) is 58% Hispanic or Latino, 30.4% Black or African American, 8.7% Two or More Races, 1.45% Asian, and 1.45% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2022, 95 more women than men received degrees from Northwest Educational Center (369686). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest Educational Center (369686) is hispanic or latino (76 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (55 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northwest Educational Center (369686) is Medical Assistant (74 degrees awarded), followed by Barbering (39 degrees) and General Cosmetology (37 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest Educational Center (369686), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (76 degrees awarded) and Health (79 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 Northwest Educational Center (369686) are Registered nurses (1,394,973 people), Medical & health services managers (151,169 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,626 people), Pharmacists (134,087 people), and Physicians (107,616 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Educational Center (369686) in 2022 are Personal & Culinary Services (76 degrees awarded) and Health (79 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Northwest Educational Center (369686) are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Northwest Educational Center (369686) are Personal & Culinary Services (76 degrees awarded) and Health (79 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Northwest Educational Center (369686) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,483,204 people), Outpatient care centers (237,738 people), Elementary & secondary schools (217,353 people), Offices of physicians (202,325 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (130,917 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Educational Center (369686) are Personal & Culinary Services (76 degrees awarded) and Health (79 degrees) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest Educational Center (369686).

Most Common (2022)

Medical Assistant
74 degrees awarded
Barbering
39 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
37 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northwest Educational Center (369686) was Medical Assistant with 74 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Northwest Educational Center (369686) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

125

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Educational Center (369686), which is 0.24 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (125).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest Educational Center (369686) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Educational Center (369686) in Barbering, which is 2 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Educational Center (369686) in Medical Assistant, which is 36 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 61% of students graduating from Northwest Educational Center (369686) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 87% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
76 degrees awarded
Black or African American
55 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Educational Center (369686) is hispanic or latino (76 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (55 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
64 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
41 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Educational Center (369686) is hispanic or latino female (64 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (41 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$1.09M

2022 Salaries

51%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Northwest Educational Center (369686) paid a median of $1.09M in salaries, a 51% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 33.9% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 19.6% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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