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Northwestern College
Oak Lawn, Illinois · Private for-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 9400 S Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453 · Phone: (708) 237-5050 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Northwestern College is a private for-profit trade school in Oak Lawn, IL offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and radiology & sonography programs.
Northwestern College reported 61 program completers; the state average completion rate is 58.4%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Cost is not reported in federal data for Northwestern College; contact the school for current tuition. The school does participate in federal financial aid (Title IV) programs.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $36,400 | $46,090 | $49,460 |
| Dental assistants | $37,360 | $48,610 | $56,860 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $59,350 | $79,930 | $97,950 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,890 | $56,440 | $64,360 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (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 | 22 | $23,146 | $17,779 | $12,667 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | $12,667 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | $46,673 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 6 | $33,251 | $31,853 | 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
Northwestern College is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Oak Lawn, Illinois, a large suburb. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may be eligible for FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants and federal loans. Accreditation status was not found in the DAPIP database, so prospective students should confirm current accreditation directly with the school. The campus offers four program families, with its most-completed programs being medical assistant programs (22 completers), dental assistant schools (18 completers), and radiology & sonography programs (15 completers).
In terms of outcomes, the campus reported 61 trade program completers. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 58.4 percent, but how this specific campus compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.
This type of campus, with its concentration in medical assistant, dental assistant, and radiology/sonography programs, may suit students seeking hands-on allied health training, including adult career changers, though program lengths and schedule formats were not specified in the available data. Prospective students should verify accreditation and review any updated outcome figures directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided, and can contact the school directly by phone or through its website for details on program length, cost, and scheduling not captured in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northwestern College offers four program families, with the most completions in medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and radiology & sonography programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Accreditation status was not found in the DAPIP database for this campus. Contact the school directly at (708) 237-5050 or visit https://www.nc.edu/ to confirm current accreditation.
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 apply for FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus reported 61 trade program completers. How this compares to the state average completion rate of 58.4% is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for any updates: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?260992.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for further details.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (708) 237-5050 for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Northwestern College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, financial aid packaging, and accreditation oversight compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to ask about program duration for medical assistant, dental assistant, or radiology & sonography training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this campus's federal data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?260992, and confirm accreditation details by contacting the school.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus's concentration in medical assistant, dental assistant, and radiology/sonography programs may suit adult career changers seeking allied health training, though specific program lengths and formats are not reported in the data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northwestern College by phone at (708) 237-5050 or visit their website at https://www.nc.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools offering similar programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for nearby school 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.