Northcentral University (444130)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$11,064
2020 Default Rate
0.0229%
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2023 Enrolled Students
10,518
44.2% Full-Time

About

Northcentral University (444130) is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Research Doctorate concentrations at Northcentral University (444130) were General Education (310 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (160 degrees), and General Psychology (54 degrees).

In 2023, 1,898 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northcentral University (444130). 75.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 24.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (680 degrees), 1.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (643 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northcentral University (444130) is $11,064, which is $−19,939 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northcentral University (444130) was 0.0229%, corresponding to 1 out of the 4,374 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northcentral University (444130) is $11,064, which is $19,940 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2023, 25% of undergraduate students attending Northcentral University (444130) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,064
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northcentral University (444130) was $11,064. The cost of tuition at Northcentral University (444130) is $−19,940 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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Average Net Price

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Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northcentral University (444130) was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNM% between 2022 and 2023.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

25%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
31%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

25% of undergraduate students at Northcentral University (444130) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 13.8% with respect to 2022, when 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
0.0229%
2020 Default Rate
1
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northcentral University (444130) was 0.0229%, which represents 1 out of the 4374 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.

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Enrollment

Northcentral University (444130) had a total enrollment of 10,518 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northcentral University (444130) is 4,648 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,870. This means that 44.2% of students enrolled at Northcentral University (444130) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northcentral University (444130), both undergraduate and graduate, is 35.4% Black or African American, 34% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.21% Two or More Races, 3.29% Asian, 0.789% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.77% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northcentral University (444130) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.4%), followed by White Male (14.3%) and Black or African American Female (9.52%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (26.1%), followed by White Female (24.7%) and Black or African American Male (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.2%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northcentral University (444130) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,518 students. The full-time enrollment at Northcentral University (444130) is 4,648 and the part-time enrollment is 5,870. This means that 44.2% of students enrolled at Northcentral University (444130) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    3,726 enrolled students
  2. White
    3,573 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    1,307 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northcentral University (444130) is 35.4% Black or African American, 34% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.21% Two or More Races, 3.29% Asian, 0.789% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.77% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 970 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 (680 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (643 degrees).

The most common Research Doctorate concentration at Northcentral University (444130) is General Education (310 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (160 degrees) and General Psychology (54 degrees).

In 2023,  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 (678 degrees awarded), Psychology (412 degrees), and Legal (43 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 (1,708,648 people), Accountants & auditors (1,056,507 people), Other managers (872,425 people), Secondary school teachers (564,974 people), and Financial managers (550,967 people).

The most specialized majors at Northcentral University (444130) in 2023 are Education (678 degrees awarded), Psychology (412 degrees), Legal (43 degrees), Business (359 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Northcentral University (444130) are Education (678 degrees awarded), Psychology (412 degrees), Legal (43 degrees), Business (359 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Northcentral University (444130) are Education (678 degrees awarded), Psychology (412 degrees), Legal (43 degrees), Business (359 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 (2023)
  1. Marriage & Family Therapy
    216 degrees awarded
  2. General Education
    159 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    97 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Northcentral University (444130) was Marriage & Family Therapy with 216 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

464
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
1,434
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 464 degrees were awarded to men at Northcentral University (444130), which is 0.324 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,434).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 119 degrees were awarded to men at Northcentral University (444130) in General Education, which is 0.255 times less than the 467 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 467 degrees were awarded to men at Northcentral University (444130) in General Education, which is 3.92 times more than the 119 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

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100% Completion Time
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150% Completion Time

In 2018, N/A% of students graduating from Northcentral University (444130) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, N/A% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and N/A% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Black or African American Male
Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2016 at Northcentral University (444130) is Male and Black or African American (0% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    680 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    643 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    194 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northcentral University (444130) is white (680 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (643 degrees).

12.2% of degree recipients (232 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    527 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    468 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    175 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northcentral University (444130) is white female (527 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (468 degrees).

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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. This is compared to a 9.06% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 116% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

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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 $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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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.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)
  1. Female Professor
  2. Male Professor
  3. 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.

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