North Central Institute
- North Central Institute is a postsecondary educational institution specializing in Airframe & Power-plant licensing and the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Technology.
School Highlights
- North Central Institute serves 102 students (63% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 26%.
- North Central Institute is one of 3 community colleges within Montgomery County, TN.
- The nearest community college to North Central Institute is Daymar Institute-Clarksville (6.8 miles away).
Top Placements
North Central Institute places among the top 20% of community colleges in Tennessee for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| North Central Institute | (TN) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 4 staff | 29 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 3 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 102 students | 631 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 64 students | 369 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 38 students | 262 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% |
| % Black | 7% | 17% |
| % White | 78% | 74% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.42 |
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| College Completion Rate | 25% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $50,400 | $30,200 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 40% | 93% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $11,000 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- North Central Institute is owned and operated by Dr. John D. McCurdy, who serves as Chief Executive Officer and is in charge of all day-to-day operations. North Central Institute (NCI) is a privately owned postsecondary educational institution located in Clarksville, Tennessee directly across from Fort Campbell, Kentucky. In 1997, NCI built a 30,000 square foot facility located across from Gate 1 on Jack Miller Blvd. Our facility houses our corporate offices, administrative offices, classrooms and aviation maintenance lab. North Central Institute's Associate in Applied Science Degree in Aviation Technology provides graduates a general education base and foundational aviation knowledge with specialized emphasis on flight, maintenance, or operations/air traffic control. North Central Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to North Central Institute is Daymar Institute-Clarksville (6.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Daymar Institute-ClarksvillePrivate, for profit513 students | 6.80 Mi2691 Trenton Road
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931)552-7600 6.80513 - Miller-Motte Technical College-ClarksvillePrivate, for profit404 students | 8.20 Mi1820 Business Park Dr
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931)553-0071 8.20404 - Brown Mackie College-HopkinsvillePrivate, for profit222 students | 15.20 Mi4001 Fort Campbell Boulevard
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270)886-1302 15.20222 - 3,566 students | 18.70 Mi720 North Dr.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270)707-3700 18.703,566 - 10,193 students | 45.90 Mi120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615)353-3333 45.9010,193
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