Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 91.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 92.1%
- Retention Rate
- 97.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $72,200
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 80.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $148/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $127,836 | $90,800 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $103,078 | $146,598 |
| Public Health. | Certificate | $91,744 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $86,036 | $41,000 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $82,440 | $214,834 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $73,823 | $14,239 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $72,083 | $13,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $68,666 | $65,082 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor | $67,660 | $14,135 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $63,275 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $61,728 | $50,279 |
| Public Health. | Master | $60,325 | $56,414 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $59,534 | $19,802 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $58,974 | $58,824 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $58,943 |
Outcomes Overview
UNC graduates enter the job market with relatively light debt loads, carrying a median of just $14,000 compared to national averages exceeding $25,000. Monthly loan payments of $148 represent only 2.5% of typical graduate income, making repayment manageable. The school's strong alumni network opens doors in finance, healthcare, media, and technology across the Research Triangle. With 95% employment rates and median earnings of $72,200 within ten years, graduates see solid returns on their investment. The debt-to-income ratio of 19% ranks among the best for public research universities. UNC delivers a strong return on investment, especially for in-state students paying reduced tuition.