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National Holistic Institute

Emeryville, California · private for-profit · mainly awards certificates · 1,258 students · Culinary ArtsMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$33,287
cheaper than 1% of comparable schools
Completion rate
74.6%
Median debt at completion
$9,500
Median earnings (10 yr)
$27,978
$840.5 earned per $1k of yearly net price

About

The National Holistic Institute in Emeryville, CA is a private for-profit school that mainly awards certificates in culinary arts, nutrition, and bodywork. With 1,258 students, the school offers undergraduate certificates for those seeking specific trade training. The average annual net price after aid is reported at $33,287.

What to know

A typical student finishes with a median debt of $9,500 while earning a median of $27,978 ten years after entry. The completion rate is reported at 74.6%, which is higher than many four-year institutions. Students relying on financial aid should note that 61.8% of the student body receives Pell Grants.

Net price is 358% above the California median ($7,271) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 28% below the national median ($38,801) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Nutrition Sciencesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificate$21,841

Get paid while you train instead

9 registered culinary arts apprenticeship sponsors in California take on apprentices who earn wages during training; 1 registered massage therapy apprenticeship sponsor in California take on apprentices who earn wages during training. Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — browse California culinary arts apprenticeships.

Questions students ask

What is the school type and ownership structure?
The National Holistic Institute is a private for-profit school.
How many students complete their programs?
The completion rate is reported at 74.6%.
What is the typical student debt after finishing?
The median student debt at completion is $9,500.
How much do graduates typically earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $27,978. For the Somatic Bodywork program, median earnings 2 years after completion are $21,841.
Is financial aid available and how common is it?
Yes, 61.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Nearby alternatives in California

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Chaffey CollegeRancho Cucamonga$5,67227.3%$42,975
Contra Costa CollegeSan Pablo$9,49023.7%$40,850
Lake Tahoe Community CollegeSouth Lake Tahoe$8,51610.7%$36,657
Napa Valley CollegeNapa$14,64427.7%$49,517
Coalinga CollegeCoalinga$10,47726%$37,633
Moreno Valley CollegeMoreno Valley$6,48324.6%$52,133
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026 release), school ID 119553. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.