Information Science/Studies at North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC · Master's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
North Carolina Central University graduates in information science/studies earn 31% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Carolina Central University Compares for Information Science/Studies
All 71 colleges reporting information science/studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $173,816 | $176,720 | #1 | $127,788 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley Malvern, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #2 | $128,867 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #3 | $128,867 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #4 | $128,867 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $158,815 | $161,516 | #5 | $128,867 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $149,469 | $130,974 | #12 | $114,156 |
| 7 | Norwich University Northfield, VT | $146,592 | $150,562 | #6 | $118,687 |
| 8 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $146,546 | $139,481 | #8 | $102,313 |
| 9 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $142,909 | $131,446 | #11 | $114,662 |
| 10 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $141,026 | $138,557 | #9 | $131,093 |
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| 62 | South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | $78,782 | $71,738 | #66 | $58,864 |
| 63 | South University-Savannah Online Savannah, GA | $78,782 | $81,555 | #62 | $58,864 |
| 64 | South University-Austin Round Rock, TX | $78,782 | $80,098 | #63 | $58,864 |
| 65 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $77,440 | $83,104 | #60 | $55,592 |
| 66 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY | $76,927 | $73,219 | #64 | $65,414 |
| 67 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $76,249 | $66,923 | #68 | $51,641 |
| 68 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $68,652 | $69,799 | #67 | $54,007 |
Other Majors at North Carolina Central University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,724 | $59,732 | #743 of 861 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $72,023 | $65,158 | #189 of 453 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $65,600 | $57,400 | #132 of 243 |
| Public Administration | $65,374 | $51,559 | #187 of 243 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $59,513 | $50,121 | #112 of 204 |
| Psychology | $57,573 | $38,393 | #77 of 92 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $57,412 | $47,538 | #175 of 302 |
| Social Work | $57,082 | $46,470 | #237 of 279 |
| Library Science and Administration | $56,291 | $48,381 | #25 of 54 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,659 | $41,787 | #105 of 115 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $51,714 | $39,273 | #10 of 10 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $41,694 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Carolina Central University information science/studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,592 one year after graduating and $77,440 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Carolina Central University rank for information science/studies?
Among 71 colleges reporting earnings for information science/studies graduates, North Carolina Central University ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is information science/studies at North Carolina Central University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% less than the national median for information science/studies ($112,705), and the median federal debt at graduation is $53,309.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.