Is National Career Institute worth it?
National Career Institute is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in East Orange, New Jersey (large suburb). It awarded 121 certificates in 2024, most often in medical assistant; electrician; and heating, air conditioning.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$22,802
Median earnings 4 years after
$33,196
Median earnings 10 years after
$26,415
Average net price
$25,261
Completion rate
56%
Completions (2024)
121
Years to pay back
3.0 years
Students (undergrad)
249
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $22,597 | $34,249 | 132 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,968 | $32,035 | 72 |
| Construction Trades, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 49 |
| Electrician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 47 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 18 |
| Construction Trades, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 7 |
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Sources: federal figures for National Career Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Jersey. Counts under 10 are not published.
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