NUC University
Among the weakest of its kind. Look at alternatives before enrolling. It ranks 1,860 of 1,952 certificate schools on student outcomes, with an overall score of 24.6 out of 100.
These three answers are rules of thumb from the numbers below, not advice for any one student or major.
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Why it is good
- Affordable: the average student pays about $11,921 a year after grants, cheaper than 73% of certificate schools.
Why it is bad
- Only 43% of students graduate. 84% of certificate schools do better.
- Many students leave early: only 64% of first-year students return for a second year.
- Low pay: typical earnings ten years after starting are $30,056, lower than 78% of certificate schools.
- Debt is heavy for the pay: graduates owe a typical $11,875 in federal loans against earnings of $30,056.
The numbers
What these figures measure
Graduation rate: share of all students, full-time or part-time, who finish within 8 years. Return for year 2: share of first-time, full-time students who come back for a second year. Earnings: median pay about 10 years after starting, for students who received federal aid. Debt: median federal loan debt among those who finish. Net price: average yearly cost after grants and scholarships. All from the U.S. Education Department College Scorecard, institution file dated November 2, 2026.
Programs and early earnings
Bachelor's degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 734 | $21,202 | $19,714 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 170 | n/a | $42,755 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 169 | $26,896 | $35,498 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 133 | $16,811 | $32,312 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 52 | $18,771 | $28,375 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 41 | $27,494 | $25,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 40 | n/a | $36,950 |
| Computer Programming | 7 | n/a | n/a |
Associate degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 296 | n/a | $18,568 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 278 | $14,738 | $13,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 249 | $12,961 | $12,125 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 134 | n/a | $14,375 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 100 | $8,571 | $10,739 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 77 | $16,264 | $18,971 |
Certificates and diplomas: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 2144 | n/a | $9,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 851 | n/a | $9,627 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 669 | n/a | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 617 | n/a | $9,500 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 504 | n/a | $9,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 444 | n/a | $9,500 |
Earnings are the median pay two years after completing, for graduates who were working and not enrolled again. The federal government hides figures for small programs, shown as n/a. Fields are broad groups, so a college may offer several majors inside one.
Students and reviews
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