Statistics at High Point University

A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.28 suggests manageable student loan obligations, but the earnings picture here deserves scrutiny. Peer statistics programs nationally point to first-year earnings around $60,000, which seems reasonable—until you look at North Carolina specifically. Other statistics programs in the state typically produce median earnings closer to $76,000, meaning High Point's graduates (based on these estimates) may be leaving $15,000-20,000 on the table compared to what's achievable elsewhere in NC. That gap is particularly striking given Duke's $97,000 outcomes and even NC State's $54,000 figure, though the latter is still below what comparable programs statewide suggest is typical.

The modest estimated debt load of roughly $17,000 keeps the financial risk contained, and for students who thrive in High Point's environment, the program may deliver solid value. But when in-state alternatives appear to yield significantly stronger earnings potential in a field where technical skills should be fairly portable across institutions, parents should understand they may be paying a premium (in foregone earnings, if not tuition) for the High Point experience. If your child has admission options at NC State or UNC schools with statistics programs, those merit serious consideration given the state's benchmark data—unless High Point offers unique advantages that justify accepting what looks like a meaningful earnings disadvantage in a quantitatively-driven field.