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Northwest Health Careers
- 7398 Smoke Ranch Road, Ste 100
- Las Vegas, NV 89128
- OPEID College Code: 03838500
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- General Phone: (702) 254-7577
- Chief Executive: Dr. John Kenny
- Website: northwesthealthcareers.com
- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 162
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Northwest Health Careers mission is to assist each person in achieving their personal best.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 87% | 70% | 1% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,000 | $3,100 | $1,200 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.4% | - | - |
| Number in Default | 2 | - | - |
| Number in Repayment | 83 | 47 | - |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Massage Therapy
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $9,720 | $8,115 | $7,915 |
| Books and Supplies | $210 | $210 | $210 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,840 | $8,840 | $8,640 |
| Other Expenses | $599 | $820 | $720 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $225 | $225 | $225 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $19,369 | $17,985 | $17,485 |
| Off Campus with Family | $10,155 | $8,550 | $8,350 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage Therapy | $9,930 | 600 Contact Hours | 8 Months |
| Dental Assisting | $10,452 | 31 Credit Hours | 8 Months |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | $11,937 | 36 Credit Hours | 8 Months |
| Phlebotomy | $3,035 | 230 Contact Hours | 3 Months |
| Medical Insurance Specialist | $4,485 | 36 Credit Hours | 9 Months |
| Health Services, Allied Health, Health Sciences | $2,620 | 80 Contact Hours | 1 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 5 |
| Dental Assisting | 30 |
| Massage Therapy | 82 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist | 7 |
| Medical Office Assistant | 24 |
| Phlebotomy | 56 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 162 Undergraduate: 162
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 15 Female: 147
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 15 Female: 147
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 76 Part-Time: 86
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 76 Part-Time: 86
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.6% |
| Black | 26 | 16% |
| Asian | 15 | 9% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 15% |
| White | 88 | 54% |
| Unknown | 8 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 16 | 10% |
| Ages 20-21 | 17 | 10% |
| Ages 22-24 | 31 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 19 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 24 | 15% |
| Ages 35-39 | 16 | 10% |
| Ages 40-49 | 23 | 14% |
| Ages 50-65 | 15 | 9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 18 | 13 | 5 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Primarily Instruction | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 8 | 8 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Graduation Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 89%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
