Is Fayetteville State University worth it?
Fayetteville State University is a public, four-year institution in Fayetteville, North Carolina (midsize city). It awarded 1,484 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, registered nursing and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,333
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,687
Median earnings 10 years after
$40,144
Average net price
$7,892
Completion rate
38%
Completions (2024)
1,484
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,762
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,448 | $88,701 | 192 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,217 | $43,358 | 120 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $29,016 | $46,660 | 96 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $68,138 | $94,069 | 87 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $30,944 | $48,094 | 79 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,332 | $48,881 | 51 |
| Social Work | Master's | $43,107 | $52,915 | 44 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $29,726 | $46,119 | 42 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,080 | $50,732 | 34 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $40,056 | N/A | 30 |
| Fire Protection | Bachelor's | $67,586 | $73,969 | 28 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $32,069 | $42,270 | 27 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $33,544 | $43,889 | 26 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $50,940 | $36,164 | 25 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $63,764 | $71,181 | 22 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 181 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 171 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 140 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 129 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 82 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 66 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 48 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 27% | 3,648 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 25% | 3,404 |
| Public Administration | 11% | 1,502 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 1,081 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 865 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 485 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 468 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 3% | 431 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fayetteville State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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