All NCC majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Business & Finance · 10
- Science & Math · 10
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Communications & Media · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Engineering · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | $29,594 | $57,424 | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | $51,018 | $25,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | $27,000 |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science / Analytics | $85,168 | $105,350 | $26,851 |
| Finance | $51,420 | $81,562 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $52,728 | $80,494 | $26,801 |
| Accounting | $58,717 | $78,125 | $26,667 |
| Human Resources | $53,587 | $71,555 | $24,314 |
| Marketing | $45,464 | $71,123 | $22,312 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | $68,750 | — |
| Business Administration | $44,934 | $65,992 | $24,900 |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | $26,908 | — | $23,323 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $48,549 | $60,573 | $26,899 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $30,167 | $45,838 | $27,000 |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $28,037 | $57,192 | $22,000 |
| Music | — | $46,744 | — |
| Theatre | $20,416 | $46,605 | $21,000 |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,609 | $60,018 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $48,074 | $51,247 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $47,668 | $49,224 | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $53,544 | $79,877 | $26,678 |
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Marketing → Marketing specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former NCC students earn a median $60,123 ten years after starting college, more than 57% of Illinois colleges we cover. 64% graduate within six years.
NCC majors questions
How many majors does NCC offer?
North Central College offers 58 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Business & Finance.
What is the highest-paying major at NCC?
Management Science / Analytics graduates from North Central College earn a median $105,350 four years after graduating, the highest of the 21 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,851.
Which NCC majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Broadcasting / Digital Media graduates earn the least: a median $45,838 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to North Central College overview