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North-West College-Long Beach
Long Beach, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 3799 E. Burnett Street, Long Beach, CA 90815 · Phone: (562) 498-4500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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North-West College-Long Beach is a private for-profit trade school in Long Beach, CA offering medical assistant, LPN/LVN, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by ACCSC.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, North-West College-Long Beach has a 57.9% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $39,876 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at North-West College-Long Beach is $36,942, federal financial aid is accepted, and 64.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,390 | $79,750 | $93,720 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $42,850 | $55,110 | $65,590 |
| Surgical technologists | $49,140 | $81,310 | $99,260 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $70,210 | $121,260 | $137,770 |
| Medical records specialists | $43,800 | $61,810 | $80,630 |
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 and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 88 | $23,650 | $21,789 | $9,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 48 | $39,321 | $34,625 | $18,482 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 40 | $23,650 | $21,789 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 2–4 years | 32 | $29,611 | $29,478 | $19,511 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 2–4 years | 32 | $29,611 | $29,478 | $19,511 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 27 | $26,845 | $24,366 | $9,500 |
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
North-West College-Long Beach is a private for-profit trade school located in Long Beach, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV). The campus offers 6 program families, with the most-completed being medical assistant programs, LPN/LVN programs, and pharmacy technician programs.
Looking at the outcomes data, the school's completion rate is 57.9%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,876. The annual cost of attendance is $36,942, and 64.3% of students receive Pell Grants. Placement rate information is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, health-field career training such as medical assisting, LPN/LVN, or pharmacy technician preparation rather than a traditional multi-year degree path; program length details beyond completer counts are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
North-West College-Long Beach offers 6 program families, with the top programs being medical assistant programs, LPN/LVN programs, and pharmacy technician programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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. About 64.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 57.9%, which is below the state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $9,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,876.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $36,942.
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 costs and financial aid options compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (562) 498-4500 or visit https://www.nw.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and review federal outcomes data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?484376.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The available program list is focused on healthcare support roles such as medical assisting and pharmacy technician training, but specific fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to discuss scheduling and program format.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (562) 498-4500 for program-specific details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach North-West College-Long Beach at (562) 498-4500 or through its website, https://www.nw.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?484376 for comparable listings.
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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.