Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 67.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 71.1%
- Retention Rate
- 81.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $60,123
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 74.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $260/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $71,015 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $63,501 | $26,228 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $62,260 | $31,918 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $58,921 | $21,166 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $56,641 | $26,801 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $46,478 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor | $45,584 | $20,649 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $45,500 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor | $45,305 | $18,384 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $43,240 | $21,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $43,000 | $20,484 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master | $42,682 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $40,441 | $26,916 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $26,500 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor | $36,848 |
Outcomes Overview
North Central graduates earn a median of $60,123 ten years after graduation, putting their debt-to-earnings ratio at a manageable 41%. Monthly loan payments of $260 consume roughly 5% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's strong business programs funnel graduates into corporate roles across Chicago's thriving financial and consulting sectors. With a 95.9% employment rate and 74.55% of borrowers successfully repaying loans, outcomes reflect the value of North Central's career services and alumni network. The $24,500 median debt load is reasonable for a private college education. This represents a strong return on investment for students seeking entry into business careers.