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North Central State College
Mansfield, Ohio · Public college
Address: 2441 Kenwood Circle, Mansfield, OH 44906 · Phone: (419) 755-4800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Oct 2023 · Other · American Physical Therapy Association; Jun 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
North Central State College is a public trade school in Mansfield, Ohio offering LPN, medical assistant, and radiology programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Median graduate debt is $8,252 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,158, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; the completion rate compared to Ohio's 68.8% average is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for North Central State College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 21.8% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,030 | $61,950 | $65,900 |
| Medical assistants | $36,050 | $42,810 | $46,270 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $60,360 | $78,320 | $82,430 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $34,980 | $40,650 | $48,200 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,940 | $40,220 | $47,490 |
| Nursing assistants | $35,060 | $39,010 | $44,590 |
| Dental assistants | $36,870 | $47,970 | $59,520 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,190 | $39,770 | $46,520 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 35 | not reported | not reported | $7,310 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | $37,894 | $36,488 | $10,650 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 11 | $45,624 | $44,276 | $10,946 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | $37,894 | $36,488 | $10,650 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | $7,310 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | 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.
About this school
North Central State College is a public trade and career training campus in Mansfield, Ohio. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants toward their programs. The college holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, and specific programs are additionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its most-awarded programs are LPN / LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and radiology & sonography programs, drawn from a total of 10 program families including pharmacy tech, EMT, CNA, dental assisting, and phlebotomy.
Federal data show 79 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 1,273. The completion rate compared to the state average of 68.8% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,252, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,158. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 21.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter clinical and allied health credentials such as LPN, medical assisting, or radiology, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Its fringe rural locale and public control may appeal to local career changers seeking Title IV-eligible options. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission and named specialty accreditors, and review official outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
North Central State College offers 10 program families, most notably LPN / LVN programs (35), medical assistant programs (21), and radiology & sonography programs (11). It also offers pharmacy tech, EMT, CNA, dental assisting, and phlebotomy training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Specific programs also carry specialty accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, 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 eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus compared to Ohio's state average of 68.8% is not reported in federal data. Federal data does show 79 trade completers among 1,273 undergraduates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,252, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,158.
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 (419) 755-4800 or via its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
North Central State College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state and federal aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to confirm program schedules and durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the Higher Learning Commission and the relevant specialty accreditors, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?204422.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program lengths or scheduling formats, so fit for career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone. Contact the school to discuss options for working adults.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in the available data. Contact the school or check with the relevant program accreditor (such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing for LPN programs) for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach North Central State College by phone at (419) 755-4800 or visit its website at https://www.ncstatecollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.
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.