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Northcentral University

#2495 in US ranking San Diego, CA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$12,594
Avg. aid
$4,048

Outcomes

Median salary
$54,295
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Northcentral University?

A conventional four- or six-year first-time-student graduation rate is a poor stand-alone guide to Northcentral University's historically adult and graduate-oriented student body. Such federal measures follow defined entering undergraduate cohorts; they do not describe every transfer, returning adult, or graduate student.

Program-level questions may be more useful: how long do students typically take to finish, what proportion complete within the program's published time limit, and what happens if they pause enrollment? Doctoral applicants should also ask about dissertation milestones and continuation charges. Any historical NCU outcome should be distinguished from results for students entering a current National University program after the integration.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Northcentral University?

A degree in an NCU-associated field should not be evaluated using an assumed starting salary. Earnings vary by occupation, location, prior work experience, degree level, and whether graduates pursue licensure or change careers.

Public earnings measures can also cover different populations and time points. A figure for aid recipients one year after leaving school, for example, is not the same as the salary of every graduate immediately after graduation. When comparing education, psychology, business, or legal-support pathways, applicants should check the measure's population and date, then weigh it alongside total borrowing, completion time, and any credentials required for their intended job.

Northcentral University Retention and Employment

Employed 1 year after graduation
90%

Northcentral University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$54,295
4 years after graduation
$75,912
5 years after graduation
$59,230
7 years after graduation
$57,204
10 years after starting college
$49,778

Northcentral University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Psychology

617

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

415

Education

101

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

24757304

Psychology

20355258

Education

13030160

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

7531106

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

34640

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

142438

Legal Professions and Studies

617

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

34175416

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

14692238

Psychology

632083

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

274168

Health Professions and Related Programs

431154

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

2810

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

527

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.