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National Polytechnic College
Lakewood, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 4105 South Street, Lakewood, CA 90712 · Phone: (888) 243-2493 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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National Polytechnic College is a private for-profit trade school in Lakewood, CA offering radiology/sonography and HVAC programs, accredited by ACCSC.
National Polytechnic College has a 46.7% completion rate, below California's 64.2% average; median graduate debt is $16,098 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,781, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at National Polytechnic College is $34,762; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and 51.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $70,210 | $121,260 | $137,770 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $46,950 | $72,560 | $90,780 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | not reported | $17,489 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 2–4 years | 5 | $23,874 | $28,357 | not reported |
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 Polytechnic College is a private for-profit trade school located in Lakewood, California, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for programs. Its most awarded programs are in radiology and sonography (20 completions) and HVAC (9 completions), out of three total program families offered, with 516 undergraduates enrolled and 29 trade program completers reported.
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 46.7%, below the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $16,098, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $30,781. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $34,762, and 51.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. No additional outcome figures beyond these are reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students interested in radiology/sonography or HVAC training, though prospective students should note the completion rate falls below the state average and weigh the cost of attendance against reported earnings and debt figures. Programs here are shorter, career-focused offerings rather than traditional degree tracks, though program length itself is not reported for this campus in federal data. Anyone considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status with ACCSC and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
National Polytechnic College's most awarded programs are radiology and sonography (20 completions) and HVAC (9 completions), among three total program families offered.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), with a status of 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 students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 46.7%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $16,098, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $30,781.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $34,762.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, financial aid packaging, and institutional accountability compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (888) 243-2493 or visit npcollege.edu to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status with ACCSC and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?447759.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers career-focused programs in radiology/sonography and HVAC, though specific fit for adult career-changers, such as schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to ask.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach National Polytechnic College at (888) 243-2493 or through its website at https://npcollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.
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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.