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National Career Institute
East Orange, New Jersey · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 134 Evergreen Place, East Orange, NJ 07018 · Phone: (973) 678-3901 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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National Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school in East Orange, NJ offering HVAC, medical assistant, and electrician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
National Career Institute has a 56.1% completion rate, below the state average of 61.9%; median graduate debt is $6,756 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,415, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at National Career Institute is $28,707, and federal financial aid can be used here; 58.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $48,020 | $74,450 | $96,910 |
| Medical assistants | $37,010 | $47,210 | $49,920 |
| Electricians | $48,570 | $77,250 | $121,110 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 37 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $21,585 | $17,950 | $9,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | $18,366 | $16,742 | $6,756 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
National Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in East Orange, New Jersey. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards credentials most often in three program families: HVAC schools (37 completers), medical assistant programs (20 completers), and electrician schools (15 completers), for a total of 72 trade completers among 249 undergraduate students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 56.1%, which is below the state average of 61.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,756, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,415. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $28,707, and 58.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
Given the program mix of HVAC, medical assisting, and electrical training, this campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on career-training programs rather than multi-year associate degrees, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students weighing a career change should verify current program offerings, schedules, and licensing requirements directly with the school, and can confirm accreditation status and outcome figures independently through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
National Career Institute offers programs in three families: HVAC schools, medical assistant programs, and electrician schools, with HVAC being the largest by completions (37).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, National Career Institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 56.1%, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,756, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,415, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $28,707.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
National Career Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and the types of federal aid or oversight that apply compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (973) 678-3901 or via its website for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?457767.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program mix of HVAC, medical assisting, and electrical trades suggests hands-on career training, but specific fit for adult career changers, such as scheduling flexibility, is not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm requirements for each program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach National Career Institute by phone at (973) 678-3901 or through its website at https://nciedu.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby trade schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard can be used to look up other schools' outcomes for comparison.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.