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North-West College-San Diego
San Diego, California · Private for-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 6106 Arosa St, San Diego, CA 92115 · Phone: (858) 715-1123 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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North-West College-San Diego is a private for-profit trade school in San Diego, California offering medical assistant and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of North-West College-San Diego carry a median debt of $9,500 and earn a median of $41,472 ten years after entry; completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at North-West College-San Diego is reported at $49,552, and the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), with 46.6% of students receiving 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 |
| 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 | 43 | $22,520 | $20,461 | $9,319 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $20,371 | $23,166 | $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-San Diego is a private for-profit trade school located in San Diego, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and participates in federal financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for enrollment. The campus's most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs (43 completions) and medical billing & coding programs (7 completions), reflecting a focus on allied health career training.
Federal data shows a total of 50 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 636. The campus's completion rate compared to the California state average of 64.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $41,472. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $49,552, and 46.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, shorter-term training in medical assisting or medical billing and coding rather than a multi-year associate or bachelor's degree, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults considering a career change in allied health fields may want to weigh the cost of attendance against the reported median earnings and debt figures. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most current federal outcome data before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
North-West College-San Diego offers medical assistant programs and medical billing & coding programs. These are the top program families reported for this campus, with 43 and 7 completions respectively.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may be eligible for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus compared to the California state average of 64.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $41,472.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $49,552.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
North-West College-San Diego is a private for-profit school. This distinction matters because for-profit schools can have different cost structures and outcomes than public or non-profit institutions, so comparing federal data is important.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (858) 715-1123 or visit https://nw.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?494746.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on medical assistant and medical billing & coding programs suggests a fit for those seeking allied health training, but specific fit for adult career changers, including program length and schedule flexibility, is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact North-West College-San Diego by phone at (858) 715-1123 or visit their website at https://nw.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools offering similar programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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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.