Northwest Career College
Northwest Career College is a private career college in Las Vegas, Nevada, founded in 1997 by Dr. John Kenny and originally operated as Northwest Massage School before expanding into other allied health and career fields. It offers certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs in healthcare, business, information technology, legal and criminal justice, and skilled trades. The college operates a main campus on Smoke Ranch Road in northwest Las Vegas plus additional locations on Warm Springs Road and East Sahara Avenue, and offers some programs online.
Accreditation
- Institutionally accredited (per institution's published catalog, effective 07/06/2026)
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
institutional · Recognized by US Department of Education
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Programmatically accredited - Pharmacy Technician program
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education / American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ACPE/ASHP)
programmatic ·
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Programmatically accredited - Radiography program; grant of accreditation expires 2027
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
programmatic ·
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site
State approval
- Participating institution; approved to offer fully online distance education to NC-SARA member states (fully online enrollment limited to AZ, CO, NV, UT residents)
NV
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), via Nevada
Programs offered
| Program | Credential | Length | Modality | Tuition | Total cost | Completion | Placement | Licensure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Mechanic / Service Tech | Diploma | 9 Months | Not reported | $16,500 | $16,500 | — | — | — | View |
| HVAC Technician | Diploma | 9 Months | Not reported | $16,500 | $16,500 | — | — | — | View |
| Dental Assistant | Diploma | 36 weeks | Hybrid | $16,500 | $16,500 | — | 84% | — | View |
| Massage Therapy | Diploma | 24 weeks | Hybrid | $13,500 | $13,500 | — | 87% | 100% | View |
| Medical Assistant | Diploma | 9 Months | Not reported | $16,500 | $16,500 | — | 77% | — | View |
| Medical Billing & Coding | Diploma | 9 Months | Online | $16,500 | $16,500 | — | 79% | — | View |
| Paralegal Studies | Associate degree | 18 Months | Not reported | $27,990 | $27,990 | — | 72% | — | View |
| Pharmacy Technician | Diploma | 9 Months | Not reported | $16,500 | $16,500 | — | 71% | — | View |
| Phlebotomy Technician | Certificate | 3 Months | Not reported | $3,999 | $3,999 | — | 77% | 100% | View |
| IT Support Specialist | Diploma | 9 Months | Not reported | $16,500 | $16,500 | — | 72% | — | View |
Data sources
- Institution home page (program list, campus addresses, phone)Northwest Career College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Tuition Information (total program cost by program)Northwest Career College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- School Catalog Addendum E - Tuition InformationNorthwest Career College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- School Catalog - Accreditation InformationNorthwest Career College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- School Catalog - Licensing InformationNorthwest Career College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- School Catalog - Dental Assistant program (weeks, clock hours)Northwest Career College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- School Catalog - Massage Therapy program (weeks, clock hours)Northwest Career College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- School Catalog - Addendum F Program Information (program index)Northwest Career College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Outcomes Data (ABHES annual report, Nevada required disclosures, ASHP, JRCERT)Northwest Career College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Consumer Disclosures indexNorthwest Career College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- School History (founding year, Title IV, VA, ABHES, SARA statements)Northwest Career College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- School Catalog indexNorthwest Career College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is Northwest Career College accredited?
- Yes — Northwest Career College is accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education / American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
- Where is Northwest Career College located?
- Northwest Career College's main campus is at 7398 Smoke Ranch Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89128.
- What programs does Northwest Career College offer?
- Northwest Career College offers 10 programs including Auto Mechanic / Service Tech, HVAC Technician, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant.
Cost breakdown by program
Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.
Auto Mechanic / Service Tech
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,500
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $16,500
HVAC Technician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,500
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $16,500
Dental Assistant
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,500
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $16,500
Massage Therapy
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $13,500
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $13,500
Medical Assistant
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,500
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $16,500
Medical Billing & Coding
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,500
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $16,500
Paralegal Studies
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $27,990
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $27,990
Pharmacy Technician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,500
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $16,500
Phlebotomy Technician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $3,999
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $3,999
IT Support Specialist
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $16,500
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $16,500
Questions to ask before enrolling
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- Is the program institutionally accredited, or only state-approved?
- These are different things. State approval lets the school operate; accreditation by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education is what lets you use federal financial aid and is required for many professional licensure paths.
- What is the total cost, including all fees, books, supplies, and exam fees?
- Tuition is rarely the full price. Ask for a written total program cost disclosure that itemizes tuition, registration, technology, lab, and book/supply fees, plus any required certification or licensing exam fees.
- How long is the program in clock hours, not just weeks?
- Two programs both labeled "36 weeks" can deliver very different amounts of training. Ask for the total clock hours (or credit hours) and the weekly schedule (full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends).
- What are the most recent completion and job placement rates?
- Ask for the year, the methodology, and the underlying numbers — not just a percentage. A reputable school will share its annual performance fact sheet or gainful-employment disclosure.
- Is there a licensure or certification exam? What is the most recent pass rate?
- For healthcare, beauty, and many trades programs, a state or national exam is required to work in the field. Ask for the school's most recent first-time pass rate.
- What is the refund policy if I withdraw?
- Refund schedules vary widely. Ask to see the written enrollment agreement and the state-mandated cancellation/refund schedule before signing anything.
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