About Northcentral University
At NCU, we are dedicated to providing our students with the personal attention they look for when pursuing advanced education. We take a great amount of pride in our programs and the thousands of graduates who have achieved their goals, be it completing their bachelor's degree, obtaining a Master's degree or successfully defending their dissertation to earn their doctoral degree.
School of Business
Interested in Business?
Our School of Business can help you gain leadership skills, insight and real-world knowledge that can be taken directly from the classroom to the workplace.
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School of Education
Interested in Education?
Our School of Education can help you increase your impact in the classroom and beyond with degrees designed to elevate your knowledge and leadership abilities.
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School of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Interested in Psychology?
Our Department of Psychology can expand your understanding of human behavior while supporting your professional growth with courses led by an all-doctoral faculty.
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Interested in Marriage and Family Therapy?
Our Department of Marriage and Family Sciences can help you explore a future in social work or a career in one of today’s fastest growing mental health professions.
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School of Technology
Interested in Technology?
Our School of Technology will help you acquire cutting-edge skills and knowledge that’s aligned with the rapidly evolving tech industry, including leadership and research skills.
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School of Health Sciences
Interested in Health Sciences?
Our School of Health Sciences can elevate your skills and prepare you for leadership roles with curriculum aligned with industry needs and classes led by all-doctoral faculty.
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Why Northcentral University?
ONE-TO-ONE LEARNING MODEL
In each and every course, one student is paired with one faculty member, resulting in a class size of one. Featuring individualized teaching through feedback, a deeper understanding of the material is achieved and a real relationship built on mutual respect is formed between the professor and the student.
FINANCING
Paying for college is a major financial commitment, so we try to keep our tuition and fees as low as possible while still providing a quality academic experience. Financial aid is available to those who qualify and our financial aid team will work with you to create the plan that best works for you.
100% DOCTORAL FACULTY
As part of our commitment to excellence in online higher education, Northcentral University maintains 100% doctoral faculty, most of whom have completed their program of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the discipline in which they teach or develop curricula.
GMAT/GRE NOT REQUIRED
Another part of the NCU difference is that, upon application to graduate school, Northcentral University does not require graduate testing such as the GRE or GMAT. This means you have the ability to earn an advanced degree on your own terms.
FLEXIBLE START DATE
You shouldn't have to put your education on hold, at Northcentral University we offer weekly course starts to fit your schedule. With no need to wait for the start of a semester, you can start your educational journey as soon as you're ready.
UNIQUE FLEXIBILITY
Northcentral University has no physical residency requirements, which makes us a great fit for working professionals, as well as for military personnel and international students who do not have to relocate or spend money to travel to a campus to complete the online degree.
ACCREDITATIONS
Accreditation is a higher education seal of approval for schools, employers, and most importantly, for students. NCU is a WSCUC accredited institution. WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001, www.wscuc.org. WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
NCU - What It Takes
At Northcentral University, we believe you have what it takes to change the world, so we offer what it takes to make it happen.
Our 100% online graduate online programs are designed to help working professionals pursue their passions and achieve their goals.
There are no boundaries to what you can achieve!
Learn more at info.ncu.edu
Northcentral University Computer Science Programs
Northcentral University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in San Diego, California. The location of Northcentral University is great for students who prefer living in an urban area.
Where Is Northcentral University?
Contact details for Northcentral University are given below.
Contact Details | |
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Address: | 9388 Lightwave Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123 |
Phone: | 888-327-2877 |
Website: | www.ncu.edu |
How Do I Get Into Northcentral University?
You can apply to Northcentral University online at: https://apply.ncu.edu/
Can I Afford Northcentral University?
Northcentral University Undergraduate Student Diversity
There are also 12,490 graduate students at the school.
Gender Diversity
Of the 41 full-time undergraduates at Northcentral University, 66% are male and 34% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northcentral University students is as follows.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 10 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 28 |
Online Learning at Northcentral University
The following chart shows how the online learning population at Northcentral University has changed over the last few years.
This school is the 7th most popular in California for online learning according to the online graduations recorded by the Department of Education for the academic year 2022-2023.
The following table shows the 1-year growth rate of Northcentral University majors that offer at least one online course. This table only includes majors with positive growth.
Major | 1-Year Growth Rate |
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Computer & IS Security | 17% |
Computer Science | 33% |
Data Processing Technology | 27% |
Northcentral University Computer Science Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
Major | Master’s | Doctor’s | TOTAL |
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Computer Science | 17 | 1 | 18 |
General Computer & Information Sciences | 12 | 5 | 17 |
Data Processing Technology | 13 | 2 | 15 |
Computer & IS Security | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Information Technology | 5 | 0 | 5 |
TOTAL | 59 | 8 | 67 |
References
*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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.