Meredith College
Raleigh, North Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 1,188 undergraduates
Of 17 programs with reported earnings, 16 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 48 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,207 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,006 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,064 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,678 |
| $110k and up | $29,117 |
| All families (average) | $22,488 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,099 | +$26,040 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,124 | +$15,065 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $36,357 | +$2,298 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 10.9 yrs |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | Master's Degree | $48,669 | +$14,610 | clears the bar | $34,200 | 2.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $48,955 | +$14,896 | clears the bar | $22,875 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $71,080 | +$37,021 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $35,157 | +$1,098 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 24.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $45,883 | +$11,824 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $40,762 | +$6,703 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $38,525 | +$4,466 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 5.8 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $35,619 | +$1,560 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 16.7 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $50,635 | +$16,576 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $37,787 | +$3,728 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 7 yrs |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $50,965 | +$16,906 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $48,203 | +$14,144 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 70% 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.