B
Good
Score: 66/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
39/100 · earnings-weighted

North Carolina A & T State University

4-Year Public HBCU
📍 Greensboro, North Carolina 27411
Outcomes
B
72/100
Affordability
C+
63/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
C+
58/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

13,885
Total Enrollment
55%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
46%
Acceptance Rate
$10,258
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near North Carolina A & T State University ▼

2% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (27411) has no residential market, so these figures average 2 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (27401, 27403).

Avg Home Value
$210,015
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,398
1-Year Change
+2.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at North Carolina A & T State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,440
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,638
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
57.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,074
Average SAT
19
Median ACT
52.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 61% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 22nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NC wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at North Carolina A & T State University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Chemical Engineering$78,323$109,537+12%#18 of 158#8$23,272
Computer Science$81,174$105,342-2%#137 of 349#95$25,750
Computer Engineering$80,685$98,567-10%#133 of 189#104$28,020
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$81,213$98,061-3%#138 of 258#82$27,038
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$72,961$93,564+10%#33 of 99#20$27,000
Industrial Engineering$83,427$93,183-5%#63 of 94#50$31,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$52,948$91,235-2%#72 of 118#39$27,000
Mechanical Engineering$72,278$85,463-7%#285 of 318#169$27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73,368$81,704-8%#657 of 966#498$16,750
Accounting and Related Services$50,736$77,940+2%#295 of 796#220$26,216
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$44,378$77,476-4%#33 of 51#29$28,561
Civil Engineering$70,474$76,508-12%#221 of 233#175$30,000
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$47,422$75,982-10%#40 of 46#34$33,500
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians$62,689$74,974-8%#12 of 15#9$30,433
Architectural Engineering$67,152$73,826-17%#15 of 16#14$28,608
Public Health$58,660$72,419+23%#22 of 215#11—
Economics$45,446$69,296-16%#282 of 368#229$26,000
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services—$67,054+22%#3 of 50#1$28,110
Business Administration, Management and Operations$45,114$60,863-11%#765 of 1176#613$28,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$40,465$60,703+18%#42 of 345#15$19,750
Marketing$48,042$59,747-14%#395 of 516#341$26,875
Biology$31,660$57,392+0%#440 of 841#289$27,611
Political Science and Government$42,310$55,572-12%#425 of 565#314$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$32,152$51,474-7%#452 of 660#357$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$49,099—————
Communication and Media Studies$28,985$48,804-13%#482 of 660#395$26,000
Animal Sciences$35,686$48,155-3%#46 of 78#27$27,156
Social Work$27,508$47,072-9%#340 of 420#314$26,000
Agriculture$32,301$46,990-12%#36 of 43#35$27,438
Design and Applied Arts$30,470$46,077-11%#220 of 299#186$28,500
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$37,458$45,821-6%#113 of 172#82$31,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$30,397$45,367-15%#377 of 476#348$26,449
Psychology$27,653$45,215-11%#791 of 1027#634$26,000
Sociology$24,661$44,104-16%#402 of 462#353$27,953
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences$26,888$43,937-9%#28 of 49#30$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$26,498$42,978-21%#572 of 610#544$29,000
English Language and Literature$30,995$40,317-17%#497 of 576#453$28,625
Fine and Studio Arts$15,257$31,202-25%#401 of 423#377$27,970
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$20,996————$25,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where North Carolina A & T State University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Network and System Administration/Administrator
of 45 schools
#10
Agriculture, General
of 50 schools
#23
Mass Communication/Media Studies
of 94 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,540 $17,200
Room $5,490
Board $4,224
Total Cost (On-Campus) $20,680 $34,340

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
55%
Receive Pell Grants
62%
Take Out Loans
$10,258
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,314
$30,001 - $48,000$8,701
$48,001 - $75,000$13,024
$75,001 - $110,000$17,075
$110,001+$18,685

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 192 grads/yr Psychology, General 176 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 137 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 133 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 133 grads/yr Mass Communication/Media Studies 108 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 105 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 90 grads/yr Computer Science 89 grads/yr Information Technology 81 grads/yr Social Work 76 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 72 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 68 grads/yr Industrial Engineering 57 grads/yr Animal Sciences, General 52 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 49 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 49 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 47 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 45 grads/yr Agriculture, General 44 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from North Carolina A & T State University's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr 5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr 40,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Student Demographics

13,885
Total Students
62%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)
2%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 4%
Hispanic 4%
Black 81%
Asian 1%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 96%
Off-Campus (Renters) 2%
With Family 2%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~278 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 38%
Hybrid (Some Online) 51%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at North Carolina A & T State University?
North Carolina A & T State University has an acceptance rate of 46%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend North Carolina A & T State University?
Tuition at North Carolina A & T State University is $3,540 for in-state students and $17,200 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,258.
What is the graduation rate at North Carolina A & T State University?
The graduation rate at North Carolina A & T State University is 55%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is North Carolina A & T State University a good school?
North Carolina A & T State University has a Repit College Score of 66/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend North Carolina A & T State University?
North Carolina A & T State University has a total enrollment of 13,885 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near North Carolina A & T State University?
Yes! Approximately 2% of students at North Carolina A & T State University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 278 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology