National Career Institute
National Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school in East Orange, New Jersey, enrolling about 249 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 56.10% at 150% of normal time.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,261 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 249 71.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 56.10%
National Career Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about National Career Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is National Career Institute?
National Career Institute is located in East Orange, NJ (ZIP 07018).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is National Career Institute public or private?
National Career Institute is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does National Career Institute cost?
Average net price after aid: $25,261.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,059 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $26,080 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,331 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,707 |
How big is National Career Institute?
Total enrollment: 249 students.
About 71% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at National Career Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 56.10%.
First-year retention: 80.8%.
What do graduates of National Career Institute earn?
Median earnings: $19,817 six years after entry; $26,415 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,756.
58.52% of students receive Pell grants.
What is National Career Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (121 completions)
- CIP 510801 (49 completions)
- CIP 460302 (47 completions)
- CIP 470201 (18 completions)
- CIP 000460 (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is National Career Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 56.10%; median earnings $26,415 at 10 years; net price $25,261. 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 National Career Institute was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,261
2024 Value
In 2024 National Career Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,261.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$101,044 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,261 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 National Career Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
58.52% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
46.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at National Career Institute was 0.00%.
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 National Career Institute 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 | $15,100 | $15,100 | $21,649 |
| 2014 | $15,100 | $15,100 | $23,371 |
| 2015 | $15,100 | $15,100 | $25,922 |
| 2016 | $12,488 | $12,488 | $21,730 |
| 2017 | $12,500 | $12,500 | $23,765 |
| 2018 | — | — | $17,064 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,926 |
| 2020 | — | — | $18,662 |
| 2021 | — | — | $16,986 |
| 2022 | — | — | $21,349 |
| 2023 | — | — | $21,409 |
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
71.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at National Career Institute in 2024 is 249 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.8%
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
31.71% 100% Completion Time
56.10% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 31.71% of students graduating from National Career Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for National Career Institute.
Return on Investment
$6,756 Median Student Debt
$26,415 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
161.42% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for National Career Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
5 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 51.0801: 49 completions
CIP 46.0302: 47 completions
CIP 47.0201: 18 completions
CIP 00.0460: 7 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 121 completions
Most popular programs at National Career Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for National Career Institute graduates.
About
National Career Institute is a private for-profit institution located in East Orange, NJ, offering 5 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 249 students. The institution maintains a 56.10% graduation rate. Approximately 58.52% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
East Orange, NJ 07018
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
National Career Institute 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 National Career Institute cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $25,261 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of National Career Institute earn?
Median earnings are $19,817 six years after entry and $26,415 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at National Career Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 56.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do National Career Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,756.
How big is National Career Institute?
Total enrollment is about 249 students in the latest reporting year.
Is National Career Institute public or private?
National Career Institute is a private for-profit institution located in East Orange, NJ.
Is National Career Institute an HBCU?
No. National Career Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is National Career Institute a tribal college?
No. National Career Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is National Career Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, National Career Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.4%).
Is National Career Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for National Career Institute 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.