Median Earnings (1yr)
$96,209
41st percentile (40th in CA)
Sample Size
399
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Northcentral University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northcentral University graduates earn $96k, placing them in the 41th percentile of all business administration, management and operations doctoral programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Business Administration, Management and Operations doctoral's programs at peer institutions in California (22 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northcentral University$96,209$119,390
The Chicago School at Anaheim$104,532$100,071
The Chicago School at Los Angeles$104,532$100,071
Ashford University$72,039
National Median$104,532

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
The Chicago School at Anaheim
Anaheim
$104,532
The Chicago School at Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$20,844$104,532
Ashford University
San Diego
$13,160$72,039

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Northcentral University, approximately 25% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.