North Central Texas College
Gainesville, Texas · Public · 5,863 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,439 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,505 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,059 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,250 |
| $110k and up | $10,096 |
| All families (average) | $6,587 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $46,319 | +$11,510 | clears the bar | $9,735 | 0.8 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,522 | +$7,713 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,766 | +$24,957 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $82,081 | +$47,272 | clears the bar | $15,440 | 0.3 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,796 | -$6,013 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,768 | +$17,959 | clears the bar | $9,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $45,900 | +$11,091 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $73,811 | +$39,002 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $55,451 | +$20,642 | clears the bar | $18,625 | 0.9 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate's Degree | $49,136 | +$14,327 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $68,343 | +$33,534 | clears the bar | $17,350 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $47,644 | +$12,835 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 35% 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.