Northwest Educational Center is a less than two-year career college dedicated to providing a practical education for students in Houston and surrounding areas. Over the previous several years Northwest Educational Center has granted degrees to over 280 students with a graduation rate of around 68%. Northwest Educational Center has several great programs to pick from. Below is a list of the more popular programs offered are:
- Medical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Massage Therapy
To support students and graduates, Northwest Educational Center may offer services like those listed below:
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
The Council on Occupational Education has accredited the instruction & training provided by Northwest Educational Center for over fifteen straight years. Please visit nwcenter.org for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.
Programs Offered
The programs listed below are some of the programs offered by Northwest Educational Center. The list may differ from current program available, for a complete list of what is being offered students can visit the school's website.
Get more information about the programs offered by Northwest Educational Center by clicking the request information to the right.
Medical Assistant (900 Hours)
Medical assistant program takes ,as reported, eight months to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition costs are estimated to be $9,000*
- Last year, more than 100 students completed this program
- The medical assistant program takes about 8 months to complete
Get more information about medical assistant and find other schools listed by checking out our medical assistant schools page.
Pharmacy Technician (900 Hours)
The pharmacy technician program offered commonly takes about eight months to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition costs are estimated to be $9,000*
- Last year, more than 20 students completed this program
- Students complete this program in usually 8 months
Check out our pharmacy technician training profile page to obtain more details and school listings that can help guide you in finding the perfect school.
Cosmetology (1,500 Hours)
Cosmetology program takes ,as reported, fourteen months to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition costs are estimated to be $13,000*
- The cosmetology program takes about 14 months to complete
Learn more about cosmetology programs through our cosmetology schools profile page, which includes listings and career descriptions as well.
Notes:
*Amounts for tuition, fees, and supplies are an estimate which are calculated based on historical data and should be solely used for informational purposes only.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 88% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 88% | $5,248 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 54% | $850 |
Other Career Colleges
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Northwest Educational Center.
- Remington College - Houston Campus in Houston, TX (8 miles away)
- Remington College - North Houston Campus in Houston, TX (10 miles away)
- Texas School of Business - Friendswood Inc in Friendswood, TX (27 miles away)
- Remington College - Houston Southeast in Webster, TX (84 miles away)
- Southern Careers Institute - Austin in Austin, TX (139 miles away)