North Central University
Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private, nonprofit · 709 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 45 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,450 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,393 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,892 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,167 |
| $110k and up | $30,213 |
| All families (average) | $25,817 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Bachelor's Degree | $41,979 | +$4,144 | clears the bar | $26,250 | 6.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,380 | +$8,545 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,287 | +$23,452 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $50,707 | +$12,872 | clears the bar | $21,250 | 1.7 yrs |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $39,407 | +$1,572 | clears the bar | $26,868 | 17.1 yrs |
| Religious Music and Worship | Bachelor's Degree | $30,092 | -$7,743 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $42,327 | +$4,492 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 43% of students receive Pell grants · 66% 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.