North Carolina Central University
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
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at North Carolina Central University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 66% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 17th 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 Central 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.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,142 | $90,760 | +2% | #353 of 966 | #197 | $31,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $62,022 | $88,454 | -24% | #19 of 29 | #19 | $22,355 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $74,597 | $88,053 | -5% | #209 of 459 | #177 | $31,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,489 | $78,048 | +2% | #294 of 796 | #217 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $35,819 | $54,999 | -19% | #963 of 1176 | #884 | $28,500 |
| Biology | $30,423 | $54,192 | -5% | #554 of 841 | #421 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,773 | $53,794 | +14% | #126 of 680 | #47 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | $30,615 | $49,856 | -4% | #273 of 420 | #201 | $28,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $33,829 | $48,443 | -13% | #536 of 660 | #461 | $27,000 |
| History | — | $48,047 | -5% | #297 of 459 | #211 | $30,747 |
| Political Science and Government | $24,948 | $47,317 | -25% | #544 of 565 | #514 | $28,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $47,124 | -8% | #274 of 345 | #236 | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $31,586 | $46,136 | -5% | #25 of 49 | #22 | $28,375 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $26,682 | $44,678 | -18% | #552 of 610 | #506 | $31,000 |
| Psychology | $29,400 | $44,053 | -13% | #835 of 1027 | #715 | $27,160 |
| Social Sciences | $35,978 | $43,859 | -18% | #73 of 87 | #66 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,750 | $43,230 | -23% | #595 of 660 | #562 | $27,375 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $28,863 | $42,426 | -16% | #48 of 55 | #48 | $30,434 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $27,752 | $42,085 | -26% | #132 of 137 | #132 | $27,108 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $21,980 | $42,067 | +2% | #198 of 423 | #128 | $31,000 |
| Public Health | $38,198 | — | — | — | — | $31,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $28,522 | — | — | — | — | $27,500 |
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.
The North Carolina Central University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $413,718
- Avg rent near campus: $1,403/mo — vs ~$1,045/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 27704 (4.5% cap, Durham)
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🏆 Where North Carolina Central University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,728 | $16,764 |
| Room | $9,404 | |
| Board | $5,356 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,788 | $39,824 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $12,136 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,482 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,688 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $21,713 |
| $110,001+ | $23,621 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from North Carolina Central University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology