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About Northcentral University
At NCU, we are dedicated to providing our students with the personal attention they look for when pursuing advanced education. We take a great amount of pride in our programs and the thousands of graduates who have achieved their goals, be it completing their bachelor's degree, obtaining a Master's degree or successfully defending their dissertation to earn their doctoral degree.
School of Business
Interested in Business?
Our School of Business can help you gain leadership skills, insight and real-world knowledge that can be taken directly from the classroom to the workplace.
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School of Education
Interested in Education?
Our School of Education can help you increase your impact in the classroom and beyond with degrees designed to elevate your knowledge and leadership abilities.
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School of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Interested in Psychology?
Our Department of Psychology can expand your understanding of human behavior while supporting your professional growth with courses led by an all-doctoral faculty.
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Interested in Marriage and Family Therapy?
Our Department of Marriage and Family Sciences can help you explore a future in social work or a career in one of today’s fastest growing mental health professions.
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School of Technology
Interested in Technology?
Our School of Technology will help you acquire cutting-edge skills and knowledge that’s aligned with the rapidly evolving tech industry, including leadership and research skills.
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School of Health Sciences
Interested in Health Sciences?
Our School of Health Sciences can elevate your skills and prepare you for leadership roles with curriculum aligned with industry needs and classes led by all-doctoral faculty.
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Why Northcentral University?
ONE-TO-ONE LEARNING MODEL
In each and every course, one student is paired with one faculty member, resulting in a class size of one. Featuring individualized teaching through feedback, a deeper understanding of the material is achieved and a real relationship built on mutual respect is formed between the professor and the student.
FINANCING
Paying for college is a major financial commitment, so we try to keep our tuition and fees as low as possible while still providing a quality academic experience. Financial aid is available to those who qualify and our financial aid team will work with you to create the plan that best works for you.
100% DOCTORAL FACULTY
As part of our commitment to excellence in online higher education, Northcentral University maintains 100% doctoral faculty, most of whom have completed their program of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the discipline in which they teach or develop curricula.
GMAT/GRE NOT REQUIRED
Another part of the NCU difference is that, upon application to graduate school, Northcentral University does not require graduate testing such as the GRE or GMAT. This means you have the ability to earn an advanced degree on your own terms.
FLEXIBLE START DATE
You shouldn't have to put your education on hold, at Northcentral University we offer weekly course starts to fit your schedule. With no need to wait for the start of a semester, you can start your educational journey as soon as you're ready.
UNIQUE FLEXIBILITY
Northcentral University has no physical residency requirements, which makes us a great fit for working professionals, as well as for military personnel and international students who do not have to relocate or spend money to travel to a campus to complete the online degree.
ACCREDITATIONS
Accreditation is a higher education seal of approval for schools, employers, and most importantly, for students. NCU is a WSCUC accredited institution. WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001, www.wscuc.org. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
NCU - What It Takes
At Northcentral University, we believe you have what it takes to change the world, so we offer what it takes to make it happen.
Our 100% online graduate online programs are designed to help working professionals pursue their passions and achieve their goals.
There are no boundaries to what you can achieve!
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Northcentral University Graduate Programs
Northcentral University is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Diego, California. The city atmosphere of San Diego makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options.
Northcentral University Rankings
Our rankings are based on an outcomes-based approach rather than subjective ones used by other media outlets. As such, we utilize data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard, among other sources. Visit our rankings and methodology section to learn more.
Program Level Awards
These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at Northcentral University.
Awards From Around the Web
The following table lists some notable awards Northcentral University has earned from around the web.
| Rank | Ranking Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Best Health/Medical Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | College Factual |
| #16 | Best Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Schools | College Factual |
| #26 | Best General Education Graduate Degree Schools | College Factual |
| #26 | Best General Education Graduate Degree Schools | College Factual |
| #46 | Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools | College Factual |
| #257 | Best Health Professions Schools | College Factual |
Where Is Northcentral University?
Contact details for Northcentral University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 11355 N. Torrey Pines Road, San Diego, CA 92037 |
| Phone: | 888-327-2877 |
| Website: | www.ncu.edu |
| Facebook: | http://www.facebook.com/NorthcentralU |
| Twitter: | https://twitter.com/NorthcentralU |
Northcentral University Graduate Student Diversity
Gender Diversity
Of the 12,295 graduate students at Northcentral University, 26% are male and 74% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northcentral University graduate students is as follows.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 307 |
| Black or African American | 4,427 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,154 |
| White | 3,935 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,472 |
Online Learning at Northcentral University
The following chart shows how the online learning population at Northcentral University has changed over the last few years.
This school is the 3rd most popular in California for online learning according to the online graduations recorded by the Department of Education for the academic year 2019-2020.
Online Affordability Rankings of Northcentral University
During the most recent year for which we have data, the full-time graduate tuition at Northcentral University was $17,171 for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows how Northcentral University is ranked for affordability for both in-state and out-of-state students among colleges and universities that are mostly online.
| Major | Tuition for In-State Students | Tuition for Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processing | #1 | #1 |
| Child Development & Psychology | #4 | #4 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | #7 | #7 |
| Legal Research | #7 | #7 |
| Legal Professions | #13 | #13 |
| Social Work | #13 | #13 |
| Computer Science | #15 | #15 |
| General Psychology | #19 | #19 |
| Psychology | #31 | #31 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | #34 | #34 |
| Nursing | #37 | #37 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | #38 | #35 |
| General Education | #38 | #38 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | #45 | #42 |
| Computer Information Systems | #45 | #42 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | #62 | #62 |
Online Growth Rankings of Northcentral University
The average growth rate over the last four years of online students at Northcentral University was 3.5%. This is the #411 largest growth rate of all schools that are mostly online. This refers to all students at Northcentral University regardless of major.
The following table shows the 1-year growth rate of Northcentral University majors that offer at least one online course. This table only includes majors with positive growth.
| Major | 1-Year Growth Rate |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 31% |
| Child Development & Psychology | 45% |
| Computer & Information Sciences | 45% |
| Computer Information Systems | 31% |
| Computer Science | 50% |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 71% |
| Data Processing | 82% |
| Education | 1% |
| Educational Administration | 68% |
| General Psychology | 8% |
| Human Resource Management | 70% |
| Information Technology | 40% |
| Legal Professions | 76% |
| Legal Research | 56% |
The table below shows how the average growth rate over 4 years at Northcentral University ranks compared to all other mostly online schools that offer a specific major.
| Major | Growth Rate Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processing | #1 | |
| Child Development & Psychology | #15 | |
| Computer Science | #28 | |
| Legal Research | #34 | |
| Social Work | #43 | |
| Legal Professions | #52 | |
| General Psychology | #53 | |
| General Education | #66 | |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #83 | |
| Mental & Social Health Services | #89 | |
| Curriculum & Instruction | #102 | |
| Computer Information Systems | #103 | |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | #109 | |
| Public Administration | #128 | |
| Information Technology | #136 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | #139 | |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | #163 | |
| Psychology | #163 | |
| Human Resource Management | #167 | |
| Accounting | #172 | |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | #180 | |
| Public Administration & Social Service | #204 | |
| Nursing | #205 | |
| Computer & Information Sciences | #240 | |
| Educational Administration | #252 | |
| Education | #455 | |
| Health Professions | #478 | |
| Business Administration & Management | #486 |
When we speak of partially online, we are referring to schools whose online population is less than 50% of its total student body. Mostly online refers to those with online populations greater than or equal to 50%.
Northcentral University Graduate Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
| Major | Graduate Certificate | Master’s | Doctor’s | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Education | 147 | 189 | 361 | 697 |
| Business Administration & Management | 34 | 275 | 259 | 568 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 26 | 188 | 17 | 231 |
| General Psychology | 32 | 88 | 88 | 208 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 0 | 112 | 0 | 112 |
| Educational Administration | 6 | 32 | 31 | 69 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 0 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Computer Information Systems | 0 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| Accounting | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Computer Science | 0 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Data Processing | 0 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Human Resource Management | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Information Technology | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Public Administration | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Legal Research | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Social Work | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Nursing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 245 | 1,029 | 772 | 2,046 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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