25
Schools Ranked
$29,496
Avg. Program Earnings
58.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate
Top 25 Schools
| # | School | Median Earnings | Graduation Rate | School Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Elon University
Elon, North Carolina
|
$41,119 | 83.0% | private-nonprofit |
| 2 |
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
|
$37,748 | 90.9% | private-nonprofit |
| 3 |
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
|
$37,424 | 65.9% | private-nonprofit |
| 4 |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina
|
$35,914 | 84.6% | public |
| 5 |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
|
$35,126 | 67.7% | public |
| 6 |
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
|
$34,876 | 62.1% | public |
| 7 |
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
|
$34,526 | 70.7% | public |
| 8 |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
|
$34,326 | 92.1% | public |
| 9 |
Catawba College
Salisbury, North Carolina
|
$33,993 | 52.1% | private-nonprofit |
| 10 |
Meredith College
Raleigh, North Carolina
|
$32,569 | 65.0% | private-nonprofit |
| 11 |
Bennett College
Greensboro, North Carolina
|
$30,771 | 20.6% | private-nonprofit |
| 12 |
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina
|
$29,250 | 59.1% | public |
| 13 |
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina
|
$28,834 | 57.9% | public |
| 14 |
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina
|
$28,598 | 73.1% | public |
| 15 |
William Peace University
Raleigh, North Carolina
|
$27,488 | 44.3% | private-nonprofit |
| 16 |
Wingate University
Wingate, North Carolina
|
$25,967 | 46.8% | private-nonprofit |
| 17 |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, North Carolina
|
$25,426 | 44.5% | public |
| 18 |
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, North Carolina
|
$25,194 | 35.2% | public |
| 19 |
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina
|
$24,730 | 55.3% | public |
| 20 |
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
|
$24,421 | 48.6% | public |
| 21 |
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
|
$23,351 | 48.1% | public |
| 22 |
University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina
|
$22,572 | 55.0% | public |
| 23 |
North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina
|
$21,312 | 46.0% | public |
| 24 |
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, North Carolina
|
$21,052 | 44.2% | private-nonprofit |
| 25 |
Barton College
Wilson, North Carolina
|
$20,824 | 51.5% | private-nonprofit |
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