Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 57.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 57.9%
- Retention Rate
- 75.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $48,160
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,858
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 54.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $242/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 | $139,500 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $94,408 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Certificate | $82,440 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Master | $68,666 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $68,443 | $24,403 |
| Education, General. | Doctoral | $67,101 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $64,121 | $33,363 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Master | $63,749 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $59,253 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,823 | $21,150 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $54,109 | $32,308 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | Master | $46,087 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master | $45,500 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master | $45,383 | $25,775 |
| Music. | Doctoral | $44,747 |
Outcomes Overview
UNCG graduates earn a median salary of $48,160 ten years after graduation, translating to roughly $4,013 monthly before taxes. With typical monthly loan payments of $242 and median debt of $22,858, graduates spend about 6% of their gross income on student loans. This debt-to-earnings ratio sits below the concerning 10% threshold financial experts recommend avoiding. The university's strong teacher preparation programs feed graduates into North Carolina's public school systems, where starting salaries align with these earnings figures. Many nursing graduates enter the robust healthcare sector around the Piedmont Triad region. With 94.5% of graduates finding employment and manageable debt loads relative to income, UNCG delivers an average return on investment for most students.