C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
4-Year
Public
📍 Greensboro, North Carolina 27402
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
17,743
Total Enrollment
58%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
90%
Acceptance Rate
$10,592
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$48,160
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,869
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,858
Median debt at graduation
56.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,193
Average SAT
24
Median ACT
50.2%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 36th 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 University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $67,781 | $86,372 | -19% | #270 of 349 | #234 | $24,403 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,115 | $80,383 | -10% | #704 of 966 | #542 | $21,150 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,207 | $70,389 | -8% | #475 of 796 | #382 | $19,979 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $48,077 | $68,293 | -7% | #34 of 37 | #27 | $23,914 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $40,445 | $64,077 | -23% | #406 of 452 | #371 | $22,520 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $36,783 | $61,940 | -5% | #74 of 110 | #45 | $20,672 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $61,620 | +5% | #72 of 215 | #41 | $20,537 |
| Mathematics | $24,619 | $61,555 | -12% | #244 of 309 | #189 | $18,759 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $43,790 | $60,309 | -23% | #79 of 84 | #74 | $21,125 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,451 | $56,225 | -18% | #929 of 1176 | #832 | $23,137 |
| Geography and Cartography | $25,975 | $55,532 | -4% | #84 of 117 | #60 | $19,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $38,858 | $55,394 | +8% | #122 of 299 | #92 | $25,500 |
| International Business | — | $55,099 | -25% | #107 of 115 | #103 | $25,000 |
| Public Health | $42,239 | $53,124 | -10% | #141 of 215 | #113 | $24,966 |
| Biology | $31,922 | $52,194 | -9% | #618 of 841 | #509 | $25,407 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $32,525 | $51,802 | -14% | #50 of 53 | #40 | $25,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,342 | $51,778 | +9% | #176 of 680 | #85 | $22,354 |
| Political Science and Government | $30,925 | $51,657 | -18% | #493 of 565 | #429 | $23,552 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $40,059 | $51,510 | -11% | #45 of 57 | #41 | $25,237 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $29,482 | $51,275 | -6% | #366 of 610 | #286 | $22,625 |
| Economics | — | $50,863 | -38% | #366 of 368 | #361 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $35,191 | $50,695 | -8% | #174 of 225 | #131 | $21,553 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $43,033 | $48,671 | -5% | #229 of 345 | #188 | $25,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $42,967 | $48,151 | -5% | #125 of 177 | #106 | $21,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | — | $48,070 | -5% | #38 of 55 | #28 | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | $47,717 | -22% | #57 of 67 | #55 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $31,245 | $46,146 | -13% | #365 of 476 | #331 | $20,500 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $33,878 | $46,140 | -5% | #99 of 172 | #78 | $24,993 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $29,723 | $45,294 | -12% | #86 of 103 | #59 | $25,500 |
| Dance | $24,295 | $45,084 | +13% | #20 of 58 | #11 | $25,000 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $31,952 | $44,625 | -21% | #125 of 137 | #121 | $21,875 |
| Social Work | $30,509 | $44,592 | -14% | #384 of 420 | #372 | $25,000 |
| Anthropology | $25,901 | $44,228 | -5% | #115 of 188 | #80 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $28,485 | $43,825 | -14% | #848 of 1027 | #730 | $21,762 |
| Sociology | $27,400 | $43,427 | -18% | #418 of 462 | #374 | $24,275 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,559 | $43,231 | -23% | #594 of 660 | #561 | $23,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $28,990 | $42,920 | -11% | #32 of 43 | #30 | $22,976 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $31,561 | $42,838 | -16% | #50 of 63 | #45 | $24,250 |
| History | $25,089 | $42,251 | -17% | #417 of 459 | #372 | $23,139 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $18,154 | $41,108 | +3% | #111 of 255 | #71 | $24,000 |
| Music | $15,670 | $40,778 | -5% | #172 of 268 | #136 | $26,250 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $38,654 | — | — | — | — | $22,748 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,494 | $38,366 | -21% | #529 of 576 | #497 | $17,583 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $18,745 | $35,628 | -14% | #343 of 423 | #304 | $24,360 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $24,058 | — | — | — | — | $25,832 |
| Philosophy | $20,287 | — | — | — | — | $20,373 |
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.
🏆 Where University of North Carolina at Greensboro Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,422 | $20,168 |
| Room | $5,881 | |
| Board | $4,049 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $22,313 | $38,059 |
Financial Aid
90%
Receive Any Aid
54%
Receive Pell Grants
49%
Take Out Loans
$10,592
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $6,479 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,141 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,295 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,056 |
| $110,001+ | $18,076 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Business Administration and Management, General
487 grads/yr
Psychology, General
251 grads/yr
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
235 grads/yr
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
188 grads/yr
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
181 grads/yr
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
147 grads/yr
Library and Information Science
138 grads/yr
Accounting
124 grads/yr
Public Health Education and Promotion
123 grads/yr
Sociology, General
117 grads/yr
Social Work
111 grads/yr
Computer Science
111 grads/yr
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
108 grads/yr
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
97 grads/yr
Human Development and Family Studies, General
89 grads/yr
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
87 grads/yr
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
82 grads/yr
English Language and Literature, General
82 grads/yr
Finance, General
75 grads/yr
Mass Communication/Media Studies
75 grads/yr
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro's top programs commonly pursue.
Chief executives
$206k/yr
309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr
20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr
221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr
619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr
1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr
46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr
241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr
271,200 jobs
Student Demographics
17,743
Total Students
67%
Women
80%
Traditional Age (18-24)
6%
Off-Campus Renters
👥 Race & Ethnicity
White
41%
Hispanic
14%
Black
28%
Asian
5%
Two or More
5%
Non-Resident
4%
🏠 Living Arrangements
On Campus
82%
Off-Campus (Renters)
6%
With Family
12%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,011 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person
29%
Hybrid (Some Online)
46%
Fully Online
24%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)
80%
25-64 (Adult)
18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro has an acceptance rate of 90%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
Tuition at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is
$4,422 for in-state students
and $20,168 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,592.
What is the graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
The graduation rate at University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 58%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is University of North Carolina at Greensboro a good school?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (B): 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 University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
University of North Carolina at Greensboro has a total enrollment of 17,743 students.
Most students (80%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
Yes! Approximately 6% of students at University of North Carolina at Greensboro live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,011 students who need rental housing near campus.
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