C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
68/100 · earnings-weighted

North Central Texas College

2-Year Public
📍 Gainesville, Texas 76240
Outcomes
C
49/100
Affordability
B
73/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C+
63/100
Prestige
F
28/100

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

7,544
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,639
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near North Central Texas College ▼

26% 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
$275,708
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,495
1-Year Change
-0.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$45,809
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,779
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,250
Median debt at graduation
34.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
21.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 83rd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). 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 Texas 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$65,491$82,081+2%#389 of 962#453$15,440
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$59,480$68,343+5%#200 of 560#220$17,350
Business Administration, Management and Operations$26,503$55,451+14%#121 of 547#101$18,625
Information Science/Studies—$49,136-13%#23 of 24#21—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$47,644+2%#193 of 426#188—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$34,615$46,319+5%#260 of 947#276$9,735
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$45,900+22%#26 of 160#23—

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 Texas College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $275,708
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,495/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 76240 (4.2% cap, Gainesville)

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🏆 Where North Central Texas College Ranks

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

🥉
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
of 6 schools
#25
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
of 48 schools
#26
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
of 100 schools
#30
General Studies
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,760 $4,944
Total Cost (On-Campus) $14,725 $17,245

Financial Aid

71%
Receive Any Aid
34%
Receive Pell Grants
21%
Take Out Loans
$5,639
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,747
$30,001 - $48,000$5,379
$48,001 - $75,000$6,712
$75,001 - $110,000$9,482
$110,001+$9,959

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 651 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 110 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 83 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 67 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 63 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 46 grads/yr Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 36 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 35 grads/yr Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 32 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 25 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 25 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 24 grads/yr Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist 18 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 18 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 17 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 15 grads/yr Industrial Technology/Technician 13 grads/yr Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management 13 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 12 grads/yr Accounting 12 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers
$92k/yr 97,200 jobs
Fire inspectors and investigators
$78k/yr 14,700 jobs
Firefighters
$60k/yr 344,900 jobs

Student Demographics

7,544
Total Students
58%
Women
58%
Traditional Age (18-24)
26%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 49%
Hispanic 27%
Black 9%
Asian 4%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 11%
Off-Campus (Renters) 26%
With Family 63%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,931 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 33%
Hybrid (Some Online) 30%
Fully Online 36%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 58%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at North Central Texas 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 Texas College?
Tuition at North Central Texas College is $2,760 for in-state students and $4,944 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,639.
What is the graduation rate at North Central Texas College?
The graduation rate at North Central Texas College is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is North Central Texas College a good school?
North Central Texas College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): 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 Texas College?
North Central Texas College has a total enrollment of 7,544 students.
Is there rental demand near North Central Texas College?
Yes! Approximately 26% of students at North Central Texas College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,931 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Gainesville area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology