Is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill worth it?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public, four-year institution in Chapel Hill, North Carolina (small city). It awarded 9,196 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in management science, biology sciences and public health.
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Federal context for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Median earnings 1 year after
$51,058
Median earnings 4 years after
$81,033
Median earnings 10 years after
$72,200
Average net price
$11,655
Completion rate
91%
Completions (2024)
9,196
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
20,752
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $156,818 | $203,447 | 789 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $43,348 | $70,240 | 653 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,471 | $62,047 | 476 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,804 | $57,477 | 398 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $65,344 | $103,846 | 367 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $90,293 | $137,047 | 339 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $41,200 | $72,001 | 333 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $85,618 | $135,874 | 321 |
| Medicine | First professional | $63,519 | $106,964 | 280 |
| Law | First professional | $81,794 | $142,928 | 275 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $68,449 | $110,766 | 270 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,594 | $78,585 | 257 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | $31,955 | $65,933 | 252 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $60,593 | $135,678 | 243 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $31,165 | $63,286 | 232 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Management Science | Master's | 954 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 571 |
| Public Health, General | Master's | 472 |
| Behavioral Sciences | Bachelor's | 413 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 392 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 336 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 334 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 295 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 255 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 250 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 21,468 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19% | 21,176 |
| Educational Services | 19% | 20,961 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 8,215 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 5,433 |
| Information | 4% | 4,787 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 4,316 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 4,208 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 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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