Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 74.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 73.1%
- Retention Rate
- 85.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $51,836
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,231
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 71.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $214/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $78,343 | |
| Physics. | Master | $71,575 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $61,516 | $27,350 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $60,623 | $22,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $57,318 | $17,978 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $56,415 | $12,500 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor | $55,693 | $18,750 |
| Public Administration. | Master | $54,635 | $23,172 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $54,382 | $20,667 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $54,359 | $39,727 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $54,296 | $20,500 |
| Insurance. | Bachelor | $53,108 | $17,875 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $52,941 | |
| Geography and Cartography. | Master | $49,683 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $49,084 | $27,533 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $51,836 within ten years, putting them ahead of many regional university peers. The typical monthly loan payment of $214 represents about 5% of gross income for median earners. With median debt of $20,231, the debt-to-earnings ratio sits at a manageable 0.39. The 96.5% employment rate reflects strong job placement in education, healthcare, and business throughout North Carolina and the Southeast. Many graduates enter teaching careers or stay in the region's growing tourism and outdoor recreation industries. The combination of reasonable debt loads, solid earning potential, and high employment rates creates a strong return on investment for most students.