North Central State College

What are the graduation rates for students at North Central State College?

North Central State College's reported overall graduation rate was 36% in the 2024-25 IPEDS figures. The reported student retention rate was 71%. These measures describe different outcomes: retention concerns continued enrollment, while graduation concerns completion within a defined reporting period.

The commonly reported federal graduation-rate measure follows a limited group of first-time, full-time students through 150% of the expected time for their credential. For a two-year associate degree, that generally means three years. It does not describe every student who eventually finishes, and it does not fully represent part-time students, transfer-in students, or people who leave after completing selected courses.

For a more useful program-level comparison, ask about the time needed to complete required course sequences and, where relevant, licensing-exam outcomes. Neither the institution-wide graduation rate nor retention rate establishes why any individual student did or did not finish.

What is the earning potential for graduates at North Central State College?

Career earnings should be evaluated by program and credential, not treated as a single expected salary for everyone attending North Central State College. Earnings after study can vary with occupation, location, previous work experience, hours worked, and whether a student continues into a bachelor's program.

When comparing federal College Scorecard earnings figures, check the exact measure before using it: a median is the midpoint among people included in the measure, not a guaranteed starting wage, and figures collected at different points after enrollment or completion answer different questions. Published occupation-specific wages are likewise not the same as earnings for graduates of a particular college.

The college reports career support such as résumé preparation, interview practice, job-search resources, and career counseling. Those services describe assistance available to students, not a verified employment rate or salary outcome.