North Carolina Central University
Durham, North Carolina · Public · 6,081 undergraduates
Of 36 programs with reported earnings, 35 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,032 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,882 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,527 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,401 |
| $110k and up | $23,658 |
| All families (average) | $15,359 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First Professional Degree | $83,361 | +$49,302 | clears the bar | $117,597 | 2.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $48,443 | +$14,384 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $54,999 | +$20,940 | clears the bar | $28,500 | 1.4 yrs |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,859 | +$9,800 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.8 yrs |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's Degree | $56,291 | +$22,232 | clears the bar | $40,625 | 1.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,053 | +$9,994 | clears the bar | $27,160 | 2.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $57,082 | +$23,023 | clears the bar | $44,062 | 1.9 yrs |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,136 | +$12,077 | clears the bar | $28,375 | 2.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $90,760 | +$56,701 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $65,374 | +$31,315 | clears the bar | $62,084 | 2 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $72,023 | +$37,964 | clears the bar | $55,965 | 1.5 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $49,856 | +$15,797 | clears the bar | $28,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,192 | +$20,133 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $43,230 | +$9,171 | clears the bar | $27,375 | 3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $44,678 | +$10,619 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 2.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 36 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 59% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.