North Central Texas College

https://www.nctc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $1,368
    2024 Average Net Price
    $5,163
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    8,106
    26.6% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    34.9%
    197 Graduates

    About

    North Central Texas College is a higher education institution located in Cooke County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at North Central Texas College were General Studies (651 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (83 degrees), and Radiographer (18 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,336 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Central Texas College. 54.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (741 degrees), 2.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (335 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at North Central Texas College is $1,368, which is $−6,792 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at North Central Texas College is $1,368, which is $6,792 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,163.

    In 2024, 53% of undergraduate students attending North Central Texas College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $1,368
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Central Texas College was $1,368. The cost of tuition at North Central Texas College is $−6,792 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $5,163
    2024 Value
    8.44%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 North Central Texas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,163. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of North Central Texas College grew by 8.44%.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    53%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    20%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    53% of undergraduate students at North Central Texas College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 29.3% with respect to 2023, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    North Central Texas College had a total enrollment of 8,106 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North Central Texas College is 2,153 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,953. This means that 26.6% of students enrolled at North Central Texas College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at North Central Texas College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.5% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.86% Black or African American, 4.44% Asian, 4.43% Two or More Races, 0.703% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.123% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at North Central Texas College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.4%), followed by White Male (21.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.8%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    26.6%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at North Central Texas College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,106 students. The full-time enrollment at North Central Texas College is 2,153 and the part-time enrollment is 5,953. This means that 26.6% of students enrolled at North Central Texas College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    66%
    2024 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 Texas College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), North Central Texas College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      3,935 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      2,182 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      718 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at North Central Texas College is 48.5% White, 26.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.86% Black or African American, 4.44% Asian, 4.43% Two or More Races, 0.703% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.123% 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 Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 233 students (2.87%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 118 more women than men received degrees from North Central Texas College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Central Texas College is white (741 degrees awarded). There were 2.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (335 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at North Central Texas College is General Studies (651 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (83 degrees) and Radiographer (18 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Central Texas College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (116 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (651 degrees), and Agriculture (49 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Police officers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central Texas College are Police officers (139,843 people), Other managers (130,296 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (93,357 people), Software developers (51,985 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (47,054 people).

    The most specialized majors at North Central Texas College in 2024 are Precision Production (116 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (651 degrees), Agriculture (49 degrees), Protective Services (79 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (38 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 North Central Texas College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at North Central Texas College are Precision Production (116 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (651 degrees), Agriculture (49 degrees), Protective Services (79 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (38 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Justice, public order, & safety activities
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central Texas College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (325,715 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,599 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (102,174 people), Construction (93,480 people), and Computer Systems Design (93,361 people).

    The most specialized majors at North Central Texas College are Precision Production (116 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (651 degrees), Agriculture (49 degrees), Protective Services (79 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (38 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 North Central Texas College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Welding Technology
      107 degrees awarded
    2. Fire Science & Fire-Fighting
      66 degrees awarded
    3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      63 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at North Central Texas College was Welding Technology with 107 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    609
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    727
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 609 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Texas College, which is 0.838 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (727).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 258 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Texas College in General Studies, which is 0.656 times less than the 393 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 393 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Texas College in General Studies, which is 1.52 times more than the 258 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    17%
    100% Completion Time
    35%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 17% of students graduating from North Central Texas College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      741 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      335 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      105 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at North Central Texas College is white (741 degrees awarded). There were 2.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (335 degrees).

    1.27% of degree recipients (17 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      526 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      513 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      512 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Central Texas College is white female (526 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (513 degrees).

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    Operations

    North Central Texas College has an endowment valued at nearly $16.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.9M (11.6%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, North Central Texas College had a total salary expenditure of 69.6M. North Central Texas College employs 123 No academic ranks. Most academics at North Central Texas College are Female No academic rank (79), and Male No academic rank (44).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central Texas College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 89 employees, Management, with 51 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 22 employees.

    Endowment

    $16.3M
    2024 Endowment
    17.1%
    growth from 2023

    North Central Texas College has an endowment valued at about $16.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of North Central Texas College grew 17.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.93M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $27.6M
    2024 Salaries
    5.28%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, North Central Texas College paid a median of $27.6M in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($69.6M) and a 5.28% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.16% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.34% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $8.01M
    Instructional Salaries
    123
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, North Central Texas College paid a total of $8.01M to 123 employees working as instructors, which represents 29% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central Texas College were Office and Administrative Support with 89 employees, Management with 51 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 22 employees.

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