North Central College
Naperville, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 2,428 undergraduates
Of 25 programs with reported earnings, 24 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 59 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,507 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,486 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,362 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,590 |
| $110k and up | $26,961 |
| All families (average) | $21,044 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,062 | +$15,980 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,224 | +$13,142 | clears the bar | $26,916 | 2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,123 | +$35,041 | clears the bar | $20,484 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $60,018 | +$23,936 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $102,600 | +$66,518 | clears the bar | $31,918 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $78,125 | +$42,043 | clears the bar | $21,166 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,992 | +$29,910 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $89,044 | +$52,962 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $81,562 | +$45,480 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $46,605 | +$10,523 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $79,877 | +$43,795 | clears the bar | $26,228 | 0.6 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $57,192 | +$21,110 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 1 yr |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $26,908 | -$9,174 | falls short | $23,655 | n/a |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $56,281 | +$20,199 | clears the bar | $26,943 | 1.3 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $80,494 | +$44,412 | clears the bar | $26,801 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 25 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 64% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.