Tuition
$13,284
Grad Rate (4yr)
17%
Retention
53%
Earnings
$67,548
AI Overview
National University stands out for its flexible, adult-focused model—offering four-week intensive courses that let working professionals earn degrees faster than traditional semesters allow. Based in San Diego with multiple California locations, it draws career-changers and busy adults who thrive with structure and accelerated timelines. Strong programs in conservation science and media studies reflect its professional orientation. The monthly start dates mean you won't wait months to begin your education.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
Tuition
$13,284
Room & Board
N/A
Average Net Price
$22,878
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
29%
Take Federal Loans
25%
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$67,548Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$25,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
15 graduates
$121,408
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
243 graduates
$114,413
4 yrs after graduation
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
13 graduates
$100,721
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
33 graduates
$95,555
4 yrs after graduation
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
29 graduates
$94,203
4 yrs after graduation
Management Information Systems and Services
31 graduates
$94,118
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
103 graduates
$81,299
4 yrs after graduation
Homeland Security
54 graduates
$80,134
4 yrs after graduation
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
35 graduates
$79,900
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
50 graduates
$79,696
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
77+ programsAnd 65 more programs available
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