At a Glance
Northwest Educational Center is a small private for-profit college in Houston, TX. Approximately 305 undergraduates are enrolled. Lake Houston is about 20 miles from campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 76/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.
Location
Houston, TX
Campus Identity
Northwest Educational Center is a small private for-profit college in Houston, TX. Approximately 305 undergraduates are enrolled. Lake Houston is about 20 miles from campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 76/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.
Campus Lifestyle
Northwest Educational Center is a under 1,000, urban school. The campus is 52 miles from Jamaica Beach, TX and 668 miles from Snow Creek Ski Area.
School Size & Setting
Under 1,000
Urban setting
Beach Access
52 miles
Jamaica Beach, TX
Weather
Hot Climate
66°F avg school-year
Nearby Ski Resorts
Northwest Educational Center students have access to 3 ski resorts within driving distance. The closest is Snow Creek Ski Area, 668 miles away with 6 lifts and 30 skiable acres. All are within 821 miles of campus.
Missouri
Nearest Beach
Students at Northwest Educational Center are 52 miles from Jamaica Beach, TX.
Jamaica Beach, TX
Ocean access within 52.2 miles
Nearby Lake
Lake Houston is 20 miles from campus, giving Northwest Educational Center students access to boating, swimming, and waterfront recreation.
Lake Houston
Lake access within 19.5 miles
Average Monthly Temperature
1991–2020 Climate Normals · Houston, TX
Houston has a warm climate, with winters averaging 54°F in Jan and summers peaking around 85°F in Aug.
Station: HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL Airport · Source: NOAA NCEI
On Campus Safety Score
2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students
Northwest Educational Center in TX earns a composite safety score of 76/100, rated Pretty Safe among U.S. colleges.
On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.
Cost Breakdown
2024-25 academic year. Tuition: College Scorecard. Fees and room & board: IPEDS/NCES.
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What students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Fields of Study
2 programs offered
Most Popular Programs
Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwest Educational Center located?
Northwest Educational Center is located in Houston, TX. The main campus address is 2910 Antoine B-100, Houston, TX. It is a private institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.
How many students attend Northwest Educational Center?
Northwest Educational Center enrolls 305 undergraduates. That figure counts degree-seeking undergraduate students across all years, not just the incoming class, and it excludes graduate students. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Is Northwest Educational Center the right fit for me?
Whether Northwest Educational Center is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, avg net price ($11,265/year after aid), campus culture in Houston, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Northwest Educational Center against similar schools side-by-side.
Tuition: College Scorecard (2024-25). Fees, room & board, and other data: IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Northwest Educational Center directly for the most current information.
Quick Facts
- Type
- For-Profit
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Size
- Under 1,000
- Degrees Offered
- Certificates
- School Year Weather
- Hot · 66°F avg
- On Campus Safety Score
- 76/100
- Nearest Airport
- Houston, TX (IAH) · 14 mialso HOU (17 mi), SGR (17 mi)