Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 68.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 67.7%
- Retention Rate
- 85.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $57,289
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 21:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 59.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $123,527 | $41,000 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Master | $91,744 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master | $90,412 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $84,653 | $25,700 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | Master | $79,081 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Master | $78,343 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $77,715 | $29,420 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Master | $71,575 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $70,829 | $20,500 |
| Computer Science. | Master | $66,624 | |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $65,387 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,898 | $21,959 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $62,666 | $26,811 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $60,920 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $60,335 | $21,504 |
Outcomes Overview
UNC Charlotte graduates enter a job market with a 95.6% employment rate and median earnings of $57,289 ten years after graduation. The typical graduate carries $21,500 in debt with monthly payments of $228, representing just 4.8% of median income. This debt-to-income ratio falls well below the recommended 10% threshold. Many graduates find opportunities in Charlotte's booming finance and tech sectors, with Bank of America and Wells Fargo among major employers. The engineering program particularly feeds into the region's growing manufacturing base. Alumni like NBA stars Brad Daugherty and Kemba Walker showcase the university's rising profile. Strong return on investment.