Northcentral University
San Diego, California · Private, nonprofit · 60 undergraduates
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 41 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | Doctoral Degree | $80,493 | +$43,517 | clears the bar | $72,765 | 1.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $73,426 | +$36,450 | clears the bar | $37,054 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Doctoral Degree | $105,744 | +$68,768 | clears the bar | $79,172 | 1.2 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $59,632 | +$22,656 | clears the bar | $36,166 | 1.6 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $57,016 | +$20,040 | clears the bar | $50,963 | 2.5 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $52,083 | +$15,107 | clears the bar | $30,160 | 2 yrs |
| Education, General | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $61,131 | +$24,155 | clears the bar | $42,085 | 1.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Master's Degree | $59,004 | +$22,028 | clears the bar | $40,548 | 1.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Doctoral Degree | $85,657 | +$48,681 | clears the bar | $84,513 | 1.7 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's Degree | $78,410 | +$41,434 | clears the bar | $32,688 | 0.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants.
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.