Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, North Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 1,359 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 52 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,669 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,768 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,209 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,878 |
| $110k and up | $25,866 |
| All families (average) | $20,689 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $70,612 | +$36,553 | clears the bar | $72,210 | 2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,839 | +$44,780 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $72,784 | +$38,725 | clears the bar | $30,164 | 0.8 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $56,560 | +$22,501 | clears the bar | $53,419 | 2.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $53,609 | +$19,550 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,534 | +$11,475 | clears the bar | $26,855 | 2.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $49,919 | +$15,860 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $44,131 | +$10,072 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.7 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Master's Degree | $56,364 | +$22,305 | clears the bar | $33,755 | 1.5 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $95,302 | +$61,243 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $32,732 | -$1,327 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $111,305 | +$77,246 | clears the bar | $118,944 | 1.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $102,015 | +$67,956 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 48% 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.