Elon University
Elon, North Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 6,452 undergraduates
Of 30 programs with reported earnings, 27 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 49 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $26,523 |
| $30k to $48k | $23,514 |
| $48k to $75k | $24,064 |
| $75k to $110k | $34,472 |
| $110k and up | $49,743 |
| All families (average) | $41,555 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $103,426 | +$69,367 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $82,321 | +$48,262 | clears the bar | $119,023 | 2.5 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $95,163 | +$61,104 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $69,856 | +$35,797 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $68,178 | +$34,119 | clears the bar | $22,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $60,832 | +$26,773 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $89,685 | +$55,626 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $105,707 | +$71,648 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $81,153 | +$47,094 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $63,041 | +$28,982 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $112,303 | +$78,244 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First Professional Degree | $82,774 | +$48,715 | clears the bar | $148,375 | 3 yrs |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $80,850 | +$46,791 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $123,121 | +$89,062 | clears the bar | $131,302 | 1.5 yrs |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $24,345 | -$9,714 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 30 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 10% of students receive Pell grants · 84% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.