Median Earnings (1yr)Reported
$71,811
5th percentile
25th percentile in California

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Earnings Distribution

How Northcentral University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Northcentral University$71,811$76,623+7%
University of California-San Diego$122,372$110,350-10%
Claremont Graduate University$93,332$110,236+18%
Azusa Pacific University$94,132$102,971+9%
University of California-Los Angeles$72,312$99,203+37%

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Education doctoral's programs at peer institutions in California (16 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northcentral UniversitySan Diegoโ€”$71,811$76,623โ€”โ€”
University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla$15,265$122,372$110,350โ€”โ€”
Stanford UniversityStanford$62,484$98,357โ€”โ€”โ€”
Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa$43,600$94,132$102,971โ€”โ€”
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego$8,290$93,908โ€”โ€”โ€”
Claremont Graduate UniversityClaremontโ€”$93,332$110,236โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$81,873โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with education graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

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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.