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2,428
students enrolled
708
degrees and certificates a year
64%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$21,044
average net price a year
Tuition $44,114
$51,762
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$60,123
median earnings, 10 years after entry
92% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 25% | 179 |
| Education | 10% | 70 |
| Psychology | 10% | 67 |
| Health professions | 9% | 65 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 8% | 57 |
AI and data programs
North Central College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around North Central College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of DuPage County, where the college is.
1,116
open professional jobs
134
entry level
11 say no experience is needed
4%
ask for AI skills
48 jobs
3.8%
unemployment in DuPage County
2026-09 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier
$110,502
median household income
DuPage County
50%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, psychology, which lead to finance (165 open), sales (118 open), operations (231 open), marketing (43 open), human resources (49 open), strategy (8 open).
Hiring most: Baltimore Gas and Electric (26), Exelon (26), PECO Energy (26), Pepco Holdings (26), Sargent & Lundy (24), Creative Financial Staffing (23), KeHE (20), Navistar (20).
What they hire for: Engineering (258), Operations (231), Finance (165), Sales (118), Data & Analytics (49), Human Resources (49). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Du Page County Workforce Innovation Board.
- workNet DuPage Career CenterLisle · 630-955-2030 · Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is North Central College?
- North Central College enrolls about 2,428 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Naperville, Illinois. It awards about 708 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at North Central College?
- 64% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do North Central College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $51,762 six years after entry and $60,123 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does North Central College offer AI or data science degrees?
- North Central College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near North Central College?
- 1,116 open professional jobs are listed in DuPage County, 134 of them entry level and 11 saying no experience is needed. Baltimore Gas and Electric has the most openings.
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