C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

54/100 · earnings-weighted

North Central State College

4-Year Public

📍 Mansfield, Ohio 44906

🌐 https://www.ncstatecollege.edu/

North Central State College — tuition $5,388 in-state, $10,766 out-of-state

North Central State College campus, Mansfield, OH. Photo: User:OHWiki, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

65/100

Affordability

B+

77/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

49/100

Prestige

23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,451

Total Enrollment

34%

Graduation Rate

92%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$3,763

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near North Central State College ▼

15% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$173,977

Avg Monthly Rent

$950

1-Year Change

+8.5%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at North Central State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,158

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$34,892

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$8,252

Median debt at graduation

36.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

21.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 22% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 52nd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OH wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at North Central State College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$63,650	$74,280	-8%	#750 of 962	#662	$10,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	$47,262	$59,779	-9%	#404 of 560	#354	$10,946
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$47,397	—	—	—	—	—
Business/Commerce	—	$45,908	-8%	#138 of 205	#127	—
Human Services	—	$42,944	+9%	#31 of 65	#14	—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	$34,503	$42,400	+0%	#319 of 476	#282	$10,650

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The North Central State College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $173,977
Avg rent near campus: $950/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 44902 (9.5% cap, Mansfield)

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🏆 Where North Central State College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

of 20 schools

Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician

of 32 schools

#23

Operations Management and Supervision

of 48 schools

#24

Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician

of 36 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$5,388	$10,766

Financial Aid

96%

Receive Any Aid

50%

Receive Pell Grants

27%

Take Out Loans

$3,763

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$2,937
$30,001 - $48,000	$3,585
$48,001 - $75,000	$5,088
$75,001 - $110,000	$6,809
$110,001+	$8,327

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 51 grads/yr Operations Management and Supervision 48 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 48 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 45 grads/yr System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 43 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 39 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 35 grads/yr Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 33 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 32 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 30 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 15 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 14 grads/yr Corrections 12 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 12 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 12 grads/yr Biotechnology 11 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 11 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 10 grads/yr Human Services, General 10 grads/yr Education, General 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from North Central State College's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Information security analysts

$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Database administrators

$105k/yr 78,000 jobs

Network and computer systems administrators

$97k/yr 331,500 jobs

Computer network support specialists

$73k/yr 152,700 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

2,451

Total Students

60%

Women

34%

Traditional Age (18-24)

15%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 85%

Hispanic 4%

Black 3%

Asian 1%

Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 15%

With Family 85%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~365 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 42%

Hybrid (Some Online) 33%

Fully Online 25%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 34%

25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at North Central State College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend North Central State College?

Tuition at North Central State College is $5,388 for in-state students and $10,766 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $3,763.

What is the graduation rate at North Central State College?

The graduation rate at North Central State College is 34%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is North Central State College a good school?

North Central State College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend North Central State College?

North Central State College has a total enrollment of 2,451 students.

Is there rental demand near North Central State College?

Yes! Approximately 15% of students at North Central State College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 365 students who need rental housing near campus.

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