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North Central State College

North Central State College

North Central State College is a two-year, technical college situated on a 600-acre campus in Mansfield, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1961 as the Mansfield School of Technology. More than 3,000 students enroll in North Central State College. In addition to the Mansfield campus, the college also operates a campus in Shelby.

North Central State College offers over 50 associate degrees, bachelor degrees, and certificate programs in the fields of business, public service, health, and engineering technologies. Additionally, online classes are available for the benefit of the students. Students can also opt for transfer degrees to four-year institutions in Ohio.

North Central State College has a variety of intramural sports teams. The athletics department fields teams in basketball, bowling, football, golf, table tennis, skiing, soccer, softball, volleyball, and tennis.

Overview of North Central State College

North Central State is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Mansfield, OH. The school is classified as a public college. Students at North Central State earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include business and management, computer science and engineering, and nutrition and exercise therapy.

North Central State Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as North Central State offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Student Body

North Central State, in 2007, had 3,148 students (1,770 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide quality, responsive, lifelong learning opportunities, including occupational, degree and other educational programs for individuals, business and industry, and the communities we serve."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting North Central State

North Central State College
2441 Kenwood Circle
Mansfield, OH 44901-0698
General Phone: (419) 755-4800
http://www.ncstatecollege.edu

North Central State Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine145registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, health aide
Business And Management144accounting, business, taxation, purchasing and contract management, human resources, business management, international business, sales and marketing
Medical Support And Technology92mental health services tech, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist
Computer Science And Engineering50computer science, web design, computer services management
Engineering Technician42mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, drafting, HVAC tech, industrial production tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical drafting
Security And Law Enforcement32criminal justice and administration
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy24recreational therapy, rehabilitation
Family And Social Work21child development
Office And Administration16administrative assistant
Law15legal assistant
Therapy And Counseling11physical therapist assistant
Media7communication and journalism, communications tech courses
Education And Teaching6teacher aide, teaching assistants
Liberal Arts0interdisciplinary studies
Production Trades0tool and die tech
Medicine0public health

Number of programs and degrees for North Central State in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree40428
Award of less than 1 academic year13119
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years704

North Central State Student Body

In 2007, North Central State had a total enrollment of 3,148 students (1,770 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White86%
Black6%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown6%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1919%
20-2114%
22-2414%
25-2914%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

North Central State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time41 %

North Central State Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Mansfield, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

North Central State Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,907
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,814
Books and supplies$ 900

Financial Aid:
North Central State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 531300)

North Central State Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3039

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
Associate professorcalendar year4$61,3675$55,497
Assistant professorcalendar year0*3$53,520
Instructorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year6$59,0269$52,676

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year3$55,1521*
Associate professoracademic year14$50,56320$47,028
Assistant professoracademic year4$45,8625$42,662
Instructoracademic year3$44,3403$37,371
Lectureracademic year0*1*
All faculty totalacademic year24$49,57530$44,984

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

North Central State Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Taxation

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teaching Assistants/Aides, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

North Central State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets North Central State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%North Central State % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%North Central State % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%North Central State Female % of student body
% of degrees in engineering technician
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%North Central State % of degrees in engineering technician
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%North Central State Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%North Central State % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%North Central State Number of degree programs
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%North Central State % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study

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