Northwest Educational Center
Northwest Educational Center is a private for-profit trade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling about 305 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 69.60% at 150% of normal time.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,265 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 305 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.60%
Northwest Educational Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Northwest Educational Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northwest Educational Center?
Northwest Educational Center is located in Houston, TX (ZIP 77092).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Northwest Educational Center public or private?
Northwest Educational Center is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Northwest Educational Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $11,265.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,172 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,680 |
How big is Northwest Educational Center?
Total enrollment: 305 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest Educational Center?
150%-time completion rate: 69.60%.
First-year retention: 91.6%.
What do graduates of Northwest Educational Center earn?
Median earnings: $23,502 six years after entry; $25,442 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
100.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northwest Educational Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (129 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (45 completions)
- CIP 510801 (37 completions)
- CIP 120402 (35 completions)
- CIP 510805 (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northwest Educational Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 69.60%; median earnings $25,442 at 10 years; net price $11,265. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northwest Educational Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,265
2024 Value
In 2024 Northwest Educational Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,265.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,060 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,265 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Northwest Educational Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
100.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Northwest Educational Center was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Northwest Educational Center in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $8,872 |
| 2014 | — | — | $8,225 |
| 2015 | — | — | $7,132 |
| 2016 | — | — | $7,529 |
| 2017 | — | — | $7,620 |
| 2018 | — | — | $8,002 |
| 2019 | — | — | $8,279 |
| 2020 | — | — | $8,740 |
| 2021 | — | — | $10,260 |
| 2022 | — | — | $10,890 |
| 2023 | — | — | $11,535 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northwest Educational Center in 2024 is 305 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
91.6%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.70% 100% Completion Time
69.60% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.70% of students graduating from Northwest Educational Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Northwest Educational Center.
Return on Investment
$25,442 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
464.62% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Northwest Educational Center.
Top Programs by Completions
5 Programs Reporting Data
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 45 completions
CIP 51.0801: 37 completions
CIP 12.0402: 35 completions
CIP 51.0805: 12 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 129 completions
Most popular programs at Northwest Educational Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northwest Educational Center graduates.
About
Northwest Educational Center is a private for-profit institution located in Houston, TX, offering 5 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 305 students. The institution maintains a 69.60% graduation rate. Approximately 100.00% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Houston, TX 77092
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Northwest Educational Center provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Northwest Educational Center cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $11,265 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Northwest Educational Center earn?
Median earnings are $23,502 six years after entry and $25,442 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest Educational Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Northwest Educational Center?
Total enrollment is about 305 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Northwest Educational Center public or private?
Northwest Educational Center is a private for-profit institution located in Houston, TX.
Is Northwest Educational Center an HBCU?
No. Northwest Educational Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northwest Educational Center a tribal college?
No. Northwest Educational Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northwest Educational Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Northwest Educational Center reports 58.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Northwest Educational Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northwest Educational Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.