North Central Institute

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2023 Average Net Price

$22,251

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

3.85%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

67.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

84.6%

22 Graduates

About

North Central Institute is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, TN. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at North Central Institute were Aircraft Powerplant Technology (41 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 82 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Central Institute. 6.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 93.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (61 degrees), 7.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (8 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Central Institute was 3.85%, corresponding to 1 out of the 26 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,251.

In 2023, 24% of undergraduate students attending North Central Institute received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 7% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$22,251

2023 Value

15.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 North Central Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,251. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of North Central Institute grew by 15.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Central Institute (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

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

24% of undergraduate students at North Central Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 20% with respect to 2022, when 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Central Institute (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.

3.85%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at North Central Institute was 3.85%, which represents 1 out of the 26 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

North Central Institute had a total enrollment of 55 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at North Central Institute is 37 students and the part-time enrollment is 18. This means that 67.3% of students enrolled at North Central Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Central Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.8% White, 16.4% Black or African American, 12.7% Two or More Races, 7.27% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.82% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at North Central Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (58.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (12.9%) and Two or More Races Male (8.57%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Central Institute in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55 students. The full-time enrollment at North Central Institute is 37 and the part-time enrollment is 18. This means that 67.3% of students enrolled at North Central Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Central Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Central Institute was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), North Central Institute had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Central Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
34 enrolled students
Black or African American
9 enrolled students
Two or More Races
7 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Central Institute is 61.8% White, 16.4% Black or African American, 12.7% Two or More Races, 7.27% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.82% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 72 fewer women than men received degrees from North Central Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Central Institute is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 7.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (8 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at North Central Institute is Aircraft Powerplant Technology (41 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Central Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (82 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Welding, soldering, & brazing workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central Institute are Welding, soldering, & brazing workers (965 people), Automotive service technicians & mechanics (908 people), Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (861 people), Other managers (828 people), and Maintenance & repair workers, general (628 people).

The most specialized majors at North Central Institute in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (82 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

General & operations managers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central Institute are General & operations managers, Software developers, Chief executives & legislators, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Other managers

The most specialized majors at North Central Institute are Mechanical Technologies (82 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central Institute are Construction (1,896 people), Automotive repair & maintenance (1,290 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (770 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (636 people), and Air transportation (544 people).

The most specialized majors at North Central Institute are Mechanical Technologies (82 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Central Institute.

Aircraft Powerplant Technology

Most Common (2023)

41 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at North Central Institute was Aircraft Powerplant Technology with 41 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at North Central Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 77 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Institute, which is 15.4 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (5).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Central Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 41 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Institute in Aircraft Powerplant Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 5 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Institute in Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology, which is 0.278 times less than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

72%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 56% of students graduating from North Central Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 72% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 80% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (94.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at North Central Institute is Male and White (94.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
61 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Central Institute is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 7.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (8 degrees).

3.66% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
58 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
6 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Central Institute is white male (58 degrees awarded). There were 9.67 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races male (6 degrees).

Operations

North Central Institute employs 3 Instructors. Most academics at North Central Institute are Male Instructor (3), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central Institute are: Management, with 4 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees, and Service with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$585k

2023 Salaries

1.5%

growth from 2022

In 2023, North Central Institute paid a median of $585k in salaries, a 1.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.25% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.325% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$135k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, North Central Institute paid a total of $135k to 3 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Central Institute was Instructor with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central Institute were Management with 4 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees, and Service with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Central Institute was Male Instructor with 3 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at North Central Institute.

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