William Peace University
Raleigh, North Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 666 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr). Another 24 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,779 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,233 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,429 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,046 |
| $110k and up | $30,565 |
| All families (average) | $21,649 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $56,173 | +$22,114 | clears the bar | $21,285 | 1 yr |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $57,305 | +$23,246 | clears the bar | $22,737 | 1 yr |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $40,817 | +$6,758 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 3.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,289 | +$26,230 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,997 | +$10,938 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 2.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $50,090 | +$16,031 | clears the bar | $25,990 | 1.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 45% 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.