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National Polytechnic College

Lakewood, CA · Suburb · 516 students
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$30,669
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
48%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$30,781
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$41,472 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
84% typical · not scored
Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
About

National Polytechnic College in Lakewood, California, is a private vocational institution best known for its specialized, career-focused healthcare programs, particularly in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The curriculum emphasizes an accelerated, hands-on learning model that pairs targeted technical coursework with required clinical externships to prepare graduates for industry certification and immediate workforce entry. Catering primarily to adult learners and commuter students, the campus culture is practical and goal-oriented, defined by small class sizes, direct faculty mentorship, and tailored job placement support.

Location
Lakewood, CA, 90712 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
16 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Average net price$30,669
Same price for all students
Average net price$30,669
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$27,809
$48–75k
$27,366
$75–110k
$34,762
$110k+
$34,762
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
48%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
77% graduated · 23% left or unknown · none transferred or still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$32,541
10 yrs after entry$30,781
Debt
Median at graduation$16,098
Monthly payment$171
Middle 50% owe$8.9k–$19k
90th percentile$20,444
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Student Body
Gender
Men 33%Women 67%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
20 : 1
Pell grant
51%
First-gen
61%
Family income
$22,855
Independent
52%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
13%
Hispanic
59%
Black
8%
Asian
13%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
2%
NH/PI
1%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
50%
Faculty salary
$5,233/mo
Teaching spend
$4,971
per student
Federal loans
63%
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — health professions
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time

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