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North Central Texas College

Gainesville, Texas · Public community college

LPN / LVN programsCosmetology schoolsWelding schoolsEsthetician schoolsEMT & paramedic trainingHVAC schoolsRadiology & sonography programsCNC & machining programsSurgical technologist programs
35%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$11,250median debt of graduates
$38,779median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$45,809median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: 1525 W California Street, Gainesville, TX 76240 · Phone: (940) 668-7731 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

North Central Texas College is a public trade school in Gainesville, TX offering LPN/LVN, cosmetology, and welding programs, accredited by SACS and program-specific bodies.

North Central Texas College has a 34.9% completion rate, below the state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $11,250 and median earnings of $45,809 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for North Central Texas College; the school does participate in Title IV federal financial aid, and 21.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
North Central Texas C… North Central Texas C…: 34.9% 34.9% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$48,910$62,240$68,410
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$23,580$30,680$47,180
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,380$53,340$64,770
Skincare specialists$27,390$49,250$68,780
Emergency medical technicians$30,320$37,260$44,240
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$38,100$57,760$69,860
Radiologic technologists and technicians$48,550$78,630$93,830
Machinists$38,600$59,180$69,800
Surgical technologists$39,950$65,220$80,790

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 84 $42,338 $36,852 $9,750
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 50 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 29 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 25 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 18 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 16 $48,546 $49,058 $17,350
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 13 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 11 $48,546 $49,058 $17,350
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 10 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 5 $48,546 $49,058 $17,350
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 5 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate degree 4 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate degree 3 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 3 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

North Central Texas College is a public trade and career training campus in Gainesville, Texas, located in a distant-town setting. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help cover costs. It carries accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its most-awarded trade programs are LPN / LVN programs (84 completions), Cosmetology schools (55), and Welding schools (34), out of 15 total program families offered including HVAC, EMT training, and CNC machining.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 34.9%, which is below the state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,250, and median earnings ten years after enrollment were $45,809. About 21.4% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a meaningful share of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students interested in shorter, hands-on trade credentials such as LPN, cosmetology, or welding, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Career changers considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review current outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before applying, since completion rates trail the state average.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

North Central Texas College offers 15 program families including LPN / LVN programs, cosmetology, welding, HVAC, EMT training, and CNC machining. Its top programs by completions are LPN / LVN (84), cosmetology (55), and welding (34).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited. It holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, plus program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 34.9%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $11,250, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $45,809, per federal Scorecard data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (940) 668-7731 or via https://www.nctc.edu/ for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

North Central Texas College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state funding compared to private for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school to confirm program duration for a given trade.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation status with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or the program-specific accreditors listed, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?224110.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The presence of shorter, hands-on trade programs like cosmetology and welding may suit adult career changers, but specific scheduling and program length details are not reported here, so applicants should confirm fit directly with the school.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not detailed in the available data; contact the school directly to learn what state licenses or certifications apply to a specific program, such as LPN licensure.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach North Central Texas College at (940) 668-7731 or through its website, https://www.nctc.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?224110 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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