North American University

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $14,736
    20.4% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $16,303
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    983
    81.9% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    31.6%
    18 Graduates

    About

    North American University is a higher education institution located in Fort Bend County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at North American University were Computer Science (91 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees), and Curriculum & Instruction (23 degrees).

    In 2024, 230 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North American University. 45.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (54 degrees), 3.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at North American University is $14,736, which is $−9,264 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at North American University is $14,736, which is $9,264 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,303.

    In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending North American University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $14,736
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at North American University was $14,736. The cost of tuition at North American University is $−9,264 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $16,303
    2024 Value
    19%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 North American University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,303. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of North American University grew by 19%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,182
    Room and Board
    $1,048
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at North American University was of $10,182 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 10.9% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,048. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 6.6% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    95%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    33%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    95% of undergraduate students at North American University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.06% with respect to 2023, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    North American University had a total enrollment of 983 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North American University is 805 students and the part-time enrollment is 178. This means that 81.9% of students enrolled at North American University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at North American University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18.1% Black or African American, 16% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.58% Asian, 0.712% Two or More Races, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at North American University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (26.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (7.2%) and Black or African American Female (5.74%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (10.8%), followed by White Male (8.53%) and Asian Male (3.69%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    81.9%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at North American University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 983 students. The full-time enrollment at North American University is 805 and the part-time enrollment is 178. This means that 81.9% of students enrolled at North American University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    46%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North American University was 46%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), North American University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      178 enrolled students
    2. White
      157 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      104 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at North American University is 18.1% Black or African American, 16% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.58% Asian, 0.712% Two or More Races, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 31 students (3.15%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 20 fewer women than men received degrees from North American University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North American University is white (54 degrees awarded). There were 3.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at North American University is Computer Science (91 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees) and Curriculum & Instruction (23 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at North American University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (115 degrees awarded), Education (67 degrees), and Protective Services (7 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North American University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,636,099 people), Accountants & auditors (1,054,064 people), Other managers (922,918 people), Software developers (791,570 people), and Financial managers (563,089 people).

    The most specialized majors at North American University in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (115 degrees awarded), Education (67 degrees), Protective Services (7 degrees), and Business (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North American University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists

    The most specialized majors at North American University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (115 degrees awarded), Education (67 degrees), Protective Services (7 degrees), and Business (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North American University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,178,081 people), Computer Systems Design (1,198,220 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (625,352 people), Banking & related activities (543,270 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (537,177 people).

    The most specialized majors at North American University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (115 degrees awarded), Education (67 degrees), Protective Services (7 degrees), and Business (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North American University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Computer Science
      24 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      14 degrees awarded
    3. Teacher Education
      13 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at North American University was Computer Science with 24 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    125
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    105
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 125 degrees were awarded to men at North American University, which is 1.19 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (105).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 73 degrees were awarded to men at North American University in Computer Science, which is 1.74 times more than the 42 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 42 degrees were awarded to men at North American University in Computer Science, which is 0.575 times less than the 73 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    30%
    100% Completion Time
    44%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 30% of students graduating from North American University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      54 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      16 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      15 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at North American University is white (54 degrees awarded). There were 3.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

    1.3% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      43 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      41 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      39 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North American University is white male (43 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (41 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, North American University had a total salary expenditure of 16.2M. North American University employs 11 Lecturers, 7 Assistant professors and 2 Professors. Most academics at North American University are Female Lecturer (7), Male Assistant professor (5), and Male Lecturer (4).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North American University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 22 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $5.98M
    2024 Salaries
    8.94%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, North American University paid a median of $5.98M in salaries, which represents 37% of their overall expenditure ($16.2M) and a 8.94% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 25.9% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 12.1% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.17M
    Instructional Salaries
    21
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, North American University paid a total of $1.17M to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.5% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North American University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees.

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