Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 44.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 44.5%
- Retention Rate
- 70.9%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $43,407
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 44.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/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. | Bachelor | $57,149 | $27,250 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $52,464 | $23,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $49,683 | $25,064 |
| Public Administration. | Master | $49,019 | $48,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $46,321 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $45,221 | $37,174 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $43,674 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $42,998 | $25,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $42,868 | $57,500 |
| Social Work. | Master | $41,087 | $30,825 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $39,523 | $25,648 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $36,914 | $25,082 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $36,344 | $23,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $35,810 | $24,447 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $33,993 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates face manageable debt loads with a median of $25,000, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.57 compared to their $43,407 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume about 7.3% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 92.9% employment rate reflects strong job placement, particularly in education where many UNCP graduates build careers as teachers and administrators throughout North Carolina's rural communities. Healthcare and social services also attract significant numbers of alumni. While starting salaries of $35,639 lag behind state averages, the affordable tuition and reasonable debt burden create a solid return on investment for students seeking stable middle-class careers.