Is Northern Career Institute worth it?
Northern Career Institute is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Eastlake, Ohio (large suburb). It awarded 106 certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training and medical insurance coding specialist.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,738
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,386
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,073
Average net price
$12,759
Completion rate
77%
Completions (2024)
106
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
150
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $40,973 | $58,448 | 112 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 99 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
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Sources: federal figures for Northern Career Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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