Northcentral University (444130)

www.ncu.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,064

2019 Default Rate

0.934%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

11,578

44.8% Full-Time

About

Northcentral University (444130) is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Research Doctorate concentrations at Northcentral University (444130) were General Education (338 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (204 degrees), and General Psychology (55 degrees).

In 2022, 2,116 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northcentral University (444130). 74% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (703 degrees), 1.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (649 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northcentral University (444130) is $11,064, which is $−19,086 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Northcentral University (444130) is $11,064, which is $−19,086 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

In 2022, 29% of undergraduate students attending Northcentral University (444130) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,064

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Northcentral University (444130) was $11,064. The cost of tuition at Northcentral University (444130) is $−19,086 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northcentral University (444130) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Northcentral University (444130) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

29% of undergraduate students at Northcentral University (444130) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 45% with respect to 2021, when 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northcentral University (444130) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.934%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northcentral University (444130) was 0.934%, which represents 40 out of the 4281 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northcentral University (444130) had a total enrollment of 11,578 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Northcentral University (444130) is 5,191 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,387. This means that 44.8% of students enrolled at Northcentral University (444130) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northcentral University (444130), both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.6% Black or African American, 33.6% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.06% Two or More Races, 2.88% Asian, 0.803% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.777% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Northcentral University (444130) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (73.3%), followed by Two or More Races Male (13.3%) and Black or African American Male (6.67%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (26%), followed by White Female (24.7%) and Black or African American Male (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northcentral University (444130) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,578 students. The full-time enrollment at Northcentral University (444130) is 5,191 and the part-time enrollment is 6,387. This means that 44.8% of students enrolled at Northcentral University (444130) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.4% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northcentral University (444130) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
4,242 enrolled students
White
3,890 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,265 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northcentral University (444130) is 36.6% Black or African American, 33.6% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.06% Two or More Races, 2.88% Asian, 0.803% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.777% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 1,014 more women than men received degrees from Northcentral University (444130). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northcentral University (444130) is white (703 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (649 degrees).

The most common Research Doctorate concentration at Northcentral University (444130) is General Education (338 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (204 degrees) and General Psychology (55 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northcentral University (444130), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (762 degrees awarded), Psychology (407 degrees), and Business (574 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northcentral University (444130) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,782,644 people), Accountants & auditors (1,080,538 people), Other managers (901,326 people), Software developers (684,630 people), and Financial managers (535,127 people).

The most specialized majors at Northcentral University (444130) in 2022 are Education (762 degrees awarded), Psychology (407 degrees), Business (574 degrees), Legal (34 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (67 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northcentral University (444130) are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Northcentral University (444130) are Education (762 degrees awarded), Psychology (407 degrees), Business (574 degrees), Legal (34 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (67 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northcentral University (444130) are Elementary & secondary schools (3,407,629 people), Computer Systems Design (1,106,342 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (725,530 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (595,746 people), and Banking & related activities (580,888 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northcentral University (444130).

Most Common (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
238 degrees awarded
General Education
205 degrees awarded
Marriage & Family Therapy
181 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at Northcentral University (444130) was General Business Administration & Management with 238 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Northcentral University (444130) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

551

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,565

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 551 degrees were awarded to men at Northcentral University (444130), which is 0.352 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,565).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northcentral University (444130) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 175 degrees were awarded to men at Northcentral University (444130) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.552 times less than the 317 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 531 degrees were awarded to men at Northcentral University (444130) in General Education, which is 3.54 times more than the 150 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
703 degrees awarded
Black or African American
649 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
171 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northcentral University (444130) is white (703 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (649 degrees).

21.6% of degree recipients (456 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
537 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
461 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
188 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northcentral University (444130) is white female (537 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (461 degrees).

Operations

Northcentral University (444130) employs 67 Professors, 27 Associate professors and 7 Assistant professors. Most academics at Northcentral University (444130) are Female Professor (42), Male Professor (25), and Female Associate professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northcentral University (444130) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 94 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$28.6M

2022 Salaries

49.3%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Northcentral University (444130) paid a median of $28.6M in salaries, a 49.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.99M

Instructional Salaries

101

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northcentral University (444130) paid a total of $7.99M to 101 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

94 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northcentral University (444130) were Professor with 67 employees, Associate professor with 27 employees, and Assistant professor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northcentral University (444130) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 94 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northcentral University (444130) was Female Professor with 42 employees, Male Professor with 25 employees, and Female Associate professor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northcentral University (444130).

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