North-West College was founded in 1966 by Marsha Fuerst to provide allied health career training and education. The school maintains five locations in Southern California, predominantly in Greater Los Angeles County. The family owned business is dedicated to providing a number of services alongside its high quality education, including job placement, GED preparation, students advising, financial aid and more.
Students who attend North-West College will pursue an education in one of several high demand healthcare fields. The faculty is comprised of experienced professionals dedicated to ensuring that the skills necessary for employment are developed by students so that they may find career success. Students will earn a certificate upon completion that demonstrates competency and work ethic to potential employers. Financial aid options are also available to assist students in pursuing their careers.
Programs offered include:
- Vocational Nurse
- Dental Assistant
- Massage Therapy
- Paralegal
- Medical Assistant
Glendale Location
The Glendale branch of North-West College is located at 221 North Brand. About 430 students have graduated from this location in recent years. This campus offers services for students in the form of job placement options for students after graduation, career guidance for students in need of assistance, and remedial education classes for program or licensure preparation. Students may learn more, including the school's consumer disclosures, by visiting www.nw.edu.
Programs Offered
The following is a list of programs offered at North – West College – Glendale. Available programs may be different than those listed. For a detailed list of programs available students may visit the school's website or call the school at (818) 242-0205.
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Pharmacy Technician (936 Hours)
The pharmacy technician program takes about nine months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $15,000*
- The estimated cost of books or supplies required is $690*
- More than 40 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- The length of the pharmacy technician program is about 9 months
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Medical Assistant (884 Hours)
The medical assistant program offered most often takes about eight months to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $16,000*
- The estimated cost of books or supplies required is $570*
- More than 60 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- The length of the medical assistant program is about 8 months
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Dental Assistant (884 Hours)
The dental assistant program takes about eight months for most students to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $16,000*
- Required supplies and books: $540*
- Around 20 students completed the dental assistant program last year
- Students usually complete the dental assistant program in 8 months
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Medical Insurance Biller (884 Hours)
The medical insurance biller program offered most often takes about eight months to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $16,000*
- Required supplies and books: $650*
- More than 10 students completed this program in the previous reported year
- Students usually complete the medical insurance biller program in 8 months
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(908 Hours)
program takes approximately eight months to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $15,000*
- Cost of required books or supplies: $540*
- Takes about 8 months to complete
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (1,701 Hours)
The practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants program offered most often takes about fifteen months to complete.
Program Details:
- Tuition (including any fees) estimate is $33,000*
- Cost of required books or supplies: $1,080*
- Takes about 15 months to complete
Notes:
*The posted costs for tuition, fees and supplies are determined through historical data and may not represent current costs.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimated to provide a comparative context. For more detailed information individuals are asked to contact the school.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The cost of attendance is approximately - per year, after the grants, scholarships and other forms of aid are calculated. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The cost to submit an application is $100. The figures listed are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future 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 | 98% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 76% | $3,576 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 52% | $7,147 |
Other Healthcare or Nursing Schools
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to North – West College – Glendale.
- American Career College - Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA (5 miles away)
- CBD College in Los Angeles, CA (8 miles away)
- Galaxy Medical College in North Hollywood, CA (8 miles away)
- Concorde Career College - North Hollywood in North Hollywood, CA (9 miles away)
- American Career College at St. Francis in Lynwood, CA (15 miles away)