North Central College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

North Central College at a glance

• 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

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.

• 1,297

  open professional jobs

• 192

  entry level

  15 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  53 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in DuPage County

  2026-08 · up 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $110,502

  median household income

  DuPage County

• 50%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, psychology, which lead to finance (177 open), sales (150 open), operations (274 open), marketing (57 open), human resources (65 open), strategy (6 open).

Hiring most: Michael Page (34), Exelon (33), PECO Energy (33), Baltimore Gas and Electric (32), Pepco Holdings (32), KeHE (23), Zachry (20), LHH (17).

What they hire for: Engineering (278), Operations (274), Finance (177), Sales (150), Data & Analytics (75), Human Resources (65). 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?

1,297 open professional jobs are listed in DuPage County, 192 of them entry level and 15 saying no experience is needed. Michael Page has the most openings.