Northern Career Institute ★ Hidden gem
Eastlake, Ohio · Public · 150 undergraduates
All 1 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,115 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,143 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,841 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,064 |
| $110k and up | $16,681 |
| All families (average) | $12,759 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,448 | +$22,366 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 81% of students receive Pell grants · 77% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.