- 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 100 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
North Central Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five years.
North Central Institute
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
15 staff
152 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North Central Institute has grown by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The North Central Institute diversity score of 0.65 is equal to the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
100 students
699 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
38 students
426 students
# Part-Time Students
62 students
273 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
100 students
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
38 students
426 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
62 students
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
4%
19%
% White
41%
55%
% Hawaiian
40%
9%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2012)
$50,400
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
SAT Reading
n/a
415
SAT Math
n/a
455
SAT Writing
n/a
469
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
- Founded in 1988
- North Central Institute (NCI) has been providing aviation training in Clarksville, Tennessee, and Fort Campbell, Kentucky, communities for over 35 years. NCI is a veteran-owned entity accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, and is a Federal Aviation Administration approved Aircraft Maintenance Technician School (AMTS) that has been continuously and successfully training students for aviation careers.
- Clarksville Campus
- Our campus is located on 6.9 acres and comprised of a 30,000 square foot training facility housing administrative offices, aviation laboratories, and classroom space. NCI's programs offer a uniquely designed curriculum that qualifies students to enter an industry with both national and global career opportunities. To support our programs, we have a multitude of training aids, equipment, engines, tools, and aircraft to simulate working with an airline, aircraft manufacturer, maintenance, repair operation, or the Department of Defense. Our fleet includes a Bell 407 FireX Helicopter, Cessna 310, Cessna 172, and numerous reciprocating and turbine engines.
- Aviation Maintenance
- Our AMT program completers are highly skilled and ready to work in a variety of complex, challenging, and rewarding career paths. The opportunity to earn your Federal Aviation Administration (FAA Part 147) Airframe and/or Powerplant Certificates and your Associate's Degree is within reach at NCI.
- Dr John D. McCurdy "Doc"
- Doc retired from the US Army after serving 27 years. He has an extensive history with and love for the Aviation Industry. Doc founded North Central Institute on the belief that an education tailored directly to an area of concentration for career success is the best education one can have.
- Alumni
- NCI has over 2500 alumni impacting the maintenance and safety of today's air travel. With over 2.5 million airline passengers daily, our graduates are making a difference. Our employer partners are eager to meet and employ NCI graduates to help address the industry's shortage of aviation professionals. NCI takes pride in providing accessible and affordable education opportunities to veterans, women, minorities, and underrepresented communities for over 35 years.
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North Central Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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