Largest Programs Information

The following table shows the 2024 tuition & fees of the largest programs at National Career Education with program length and completion time.
2024 Tuition & Fees of Largest Programs at National Career Education
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion TimeNational Average (in Vocational schools)
1Electrician $16,002$1,280840 Contact Hours11 Months $15,963
2Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $15,582$995840 Contact Hours11 Months $14,851
3Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist $13,718$1,120720 Contact Hours9 Months $3,862
4Medical Office Assistant/Specialist $12,995$1,055720 Contact Hours9 Months $13,812

Tuition & Fees Trends Chart

The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Electrician program which is the largest program at National Career Education.

2024 Living Costs

The 2024 average living costs is $19,688 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at National Career Educationstays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at National Career Education.
Living Costs Trends
National Career Education 2024 Living Costs
(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$9,776$9,912
2021$9,776$9,912
2022$9,776$9,912
2023$9,776$9,912
2024$9,776$9,912
Living Costs Trends Chart