by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about North Central Texas College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
North Central Texas College was awarded 16 badges in the 2026 rankings.
NCTC/North Central Texas Community College District/North Central Texas College District is ranked #1,768 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
NCTC/North Central Texas Community College District/North Central Texas College District is also ranked #96 on the Best Colleges in Texas list.
At North Central Texas College, the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at North Central Texas College is 100%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at North Central Texas College is 65%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate is the percent of first-time, full-time students who get their bachelor’s degree within four years. At NCTC/North Central Texas Community College District/North Central Texas College District this rate is 35%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at North Central Texas College.
During the most recent academic year, there were 5,703 undergraduates at NCTC/North Central Texas Community College District/North Central Texas College District.
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The typical net cost at NCTC/North Central Texas Community College District/North Central Texas College District is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for NCTC/North Central Texas Community College District/North Central Texas College District
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,747 | $5,379 | $6,712 | $9,482 | $9,959 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of NCTC/North Central Texas Community College District/North Central Texas College District, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At NCTC/North Central Texas Community College District/North Central Texas College District, approximately 20% of students took out student loans averaging $5,893 a year. That adds up to $23,572 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 11.2%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for North Central Texas College.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from North Central Texas College make about $45,809 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
See which majors at North Central Texas College make the most money.
North Central Texas College is an public institution located in Gainesville, Texas. Gainesville is a great place for students who enjoy small town life. Get more details about the location of North Central Texas College.
Contact details for North Central Texas College are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1525 W California Street, Gainesville, TX 76240-4699 |
| Phone: | 9406687731 |
| Website: | www.nctc.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 13 majors graduated from North Central Texas College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,336 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 651 | $23,157 |
| Precision Metal Working | 116 | NA |
| Nursing | 83 | $56,164 |
| Allied Health Professions | 72 | $48,546 |
| Fire Protection | 67 | NA |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 63 | $42,338 |
| Cosmetology | 50 | NA |
| Agricultural Economics | 36 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 35 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
5,619 students took at least one online class at North Central Texas College.
Learn more about online learning at North Central Texas College.
Footnotes
*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.
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