by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how NCC stacks up against peers offering education.
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NCC ranks competitively among schools offering education. More specifically it was ranked #271 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| Best Education Schools in Illinois | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 |
| Best Education Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 27 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 27 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 38 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 38 |
| Best Value Education Schools in Illinois | 38 |
| College Major Best Value | 38 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, North Central College awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NCC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,368 a year. This is below $55,964, the median for all majors at NCC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NCC, education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,686, the typical median for all majors at NCC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,026 | $45,446 |
| Fees | $280 | $280 |
Learn more about NCC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 24% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at NCC were White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Central College with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of education master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at NCC are White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Central College with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the education majors at North Central College.
The education program at NCC includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 46 |
| Educational Administration | 28 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 8 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 1 |