- Maric College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality programs that integrate the curriculum with professional skill development, empowering students to achieve their lifelong personal and professional goals.
School Highlights
National Career College serves 398 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
National Career College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 40% over five years.
National Career College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
15 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
8
Student Body
The student population of National Career College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The National Career College diversity score of 0.55 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
398 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
398 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
415 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
398 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
n/a
% Asian
12%
12%
% Hispanic
65%
46%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
9%
23%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
66%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,100
$32,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,502
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,289
$4,750
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Maric College is part of a network of over 75 schools nationwide offering quality career-focused education. The tradition of excellence began in 1987 when Educational Medical, Inc. purchased three well-respected Maric Colleges - a group of career colleges offering training in the allied health fields - in Southern California. In 1998, Educational Medical, Inc. changed its name to Quest Education Corporation to better reflect the diversity of programs within the 30 schools operating in 11 states. In August of 2000, Quest Education Corporation was purchased by Kaplan, Inc., a division of the Washington Post. Quest Education Corporation changed its name to Kaplan Higher Education Corporation in 2002. The college offers different program options at each of our locations across California. We offer career-focused education in three main areas: Arts & Design,, Healthcare and Legal. Not all programs are offered at each of our campuses. Programs Offered at the Panorama city campus are Legal Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant and Paralegal/Legal Assistant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Career College's ranking?
National Career College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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