Is North Carolina Central University worth it?
North Carolina Central University is a public, four-year institution in Durham, North Carolina (large city). It awarded 1,551 degrees in 2024, most often in law, business administration and management and social sciences.
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Federal context for North Carolina Central University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,242
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,812
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,968
Average net price
$15,359
Completion rate
42%
Completions (2024)
1,551
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
6,081
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $56,228 | $83,361 | 204 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $35,819 | $54,999 | 169 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $33,829 | $48,443 | 158 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $76,142 | $90,760 | 134 |
| Social Work | Master's | $46,470 | $57,082 | 116 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,400 | $44,053 | 110 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $35,978 | $43,859 | 104 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $31,586 | $46,136 | 103 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $25,750 | $43,230 | 88 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $57,400 | $65,600 | 78 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $26,682 | $44,678 | 75 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $51,559 | $65,374 | 73 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Master's | $39,273 | $51,714 | 47 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $30,615 | $49,856 | 47 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $24,948 | $47,317 | 43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 149 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 130 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 113 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 105 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 95 |
| Library and Information Science | Master's | 69 |
| Social Work | Master's | 60 |
| Public Administration | Master's | 55 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 44 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 43 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 22% | 4,833 |
| Educational Services | 22% | 4,827 |
| Public Administration | 12% | 2,512 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 1,775 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 8% | 1,761 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 1,600 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 885 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 832 |
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Sources: federal figures for North Carolina Central 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.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page