Is National Polytechnic College worth it?

Lakewood, CA · Private for-profit · 2-year

National Polytechnic College is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Lakewood, California (large suburb). It awarded 110 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in magnetic resonance imaging technology, diagnostic medical sonography technician and renal technologist.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$35,481

Median earnings 4 years after

$42,752

Median earnings 10 years after

$30,781

Average net price

$30,669

Completion rate

47%

Completions (2024)

110

Years to pay back

2.9 years

Students (undergrad)

516

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate$34,613$47,07248
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Undergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificateN/A$37,691N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/TechnicianAssociate28
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianAssociate27
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr23
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/TechnicianCertificate 2-4 yrs15
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr12
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianCertificate 2-4 yrs5

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Sources: federal figures for National Polytechnic College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.

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