NUC University
NUC University offers a variety of programs, including those in Business Administration, HVAC, Precision Metal Working, and Electrical/Electronics Maintenance. The institution emphasizes practical experience, with programs like Welding Technology and a "Handyman" certificate focusing on hands-on skills in construction trades such as carpentry, masonry, and basic welding. NUC University also has collaborative agreements with companies for student practical experiences and internships.
Programs Analyzed
Avg Grad Earnings
Avg TradeSchoolOutlook Score
Tuition (In-State)
All Programs at NUC University
26 trade programs at NUC University, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare nationwide → |
65 | $34,933/yr | $19,894 |
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Health Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
54 | $18,974/yr | $10,558 |
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Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts and Related Services Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
54 | $12,403/yr | $8,584 |
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HVAC Technology
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
53 | $32,953/yr | $13,805 |
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Computer Networking
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Compare nationwide → |
52 | $29,964/yr | $20,000 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
52 | $25,797/yr | $10,184 |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare nationwide → |
51 | $26,373/yr | $14,001 |
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
51 | $22,591/yr | $14,750 |
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Welding & Metalworking
Precision Metal Working Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
50 | $30,278/yr | — |
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Hospitality Management
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare nationwide → |
48 | $16,255/yr | — |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
47 | $16,905/yr | $10,000 |
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Electrical Installation
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
46 | $20,568/yr | $5,500 |
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Electrical Repair Technology
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
45 | $27,446/yr | $7,684 |
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Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare nationwide → |
45 | $10,587/yr | — |
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Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
45 | $10,394/yr | $4,541 |
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Plumbing
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Compare nationwide → |
41 | $19,156/yr | $9,500 |
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Health Aides & Attendants
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies Compare nationwide → |
40 | $9,072/yr | $9,500 |
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Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare nationwide → |
38 | $14,767/yr | — |
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Cosmetology
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
38 | $10,216/yr | $9,045 |
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Environmental Technology
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
37 | $20,068/yr | $7,667 |
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Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
36 | $26,836/yr | $10,416 |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
36 | $10,408/yr | — |
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Dental Assisting
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Compare nationwide → |
35 | $13,437/yr | — |
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Massage Therapy
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Compare nationwide → |
33 | $12,865/yr | $5,000 |
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Design
Design and Applied Arts Compare nationwide → Compare in PR → |
31 | $9,509/yr | — |
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Teaching Assistants
Teaching Assistants/Aides Compare nationwide → |
26 | $9,445/yr | — |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 26 trade and vocational programs at NUC University using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.