Education at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Master's Degree · about 63 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates in education earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina Wilmington Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education 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 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 168 | Saint Francis University Loretto, PA | $56,442 | $57,402 | #160 | — |
| 169 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $56,405 | $57,347 | #162 | $54,200 |
| 170 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $56,354 | $51,315 | #203 | $51,723 |
| 171 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $56,340 | $60,461 | #126 | $45,465 |
| 172 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $56,211 | $53,694 | #191 | $49,567 |
| 173 | Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | $55,830 | $57,961 | #154 | $50,872 |
| 174 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $55,759 | $61,828 | #114 | $51,023 |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | — | $118,913 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $118,289 | $80,921 | #180 of 861 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,699 | $92,353 | #380 of 432 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $99,698 | $66,921 | #1 of 60 |
| Chemistry | $99,106 | $63,856 | #4 of 9 |
| Computer Science | — | $85,448 | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $84,961 | — | #10 of 14 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $75,056 | — |
| Public Administration | $73,816 | $50,764 | #149 of 243 |
| Psychology | $72,403 | $45,620 | #32 of 92 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $72,037 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $61,981 | $57,199 | #361 of 453 |
| Dispute Resolution | $59,311 | $48,991 | #6 of 6 |
| Social Work | $59,108 | $48,198 | #208 of 279 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $53,362 | $37,250 | #54 of 58 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $52,194 | — | #53 of 75 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,098 | $44,292 | #339 of 380 |
| History | $48,402 | — | #30 of 36 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Wilmington education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,465 one year after graduating and $56,340 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Wilmington rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, University of North Carolina Wilmington ranks #171 by median pay four years after graduation, and #126 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at University of North Carolina Wilmington worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,227.
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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.