Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,836
11th percentile (40th in NC)
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 11th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (34 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Lenoir-Rhyne University$44,836$45,869
Duke University$48,614
University of North Carolina at Pembroke$48,525
University of North Carolina at Charlotte$48,267$49,186
East Carolina University$48,022$48,449
North Carolina A & T State University$47,794$48,690
National Median$52,903

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Duke University
Durham
$65,805$48,614
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke
$3,571$48,525
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$7,214$48,267
East Carolina University
Greenville
$7,361$48,022
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
$6,748$47,794

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Lenoir-Rhyne University, approximately 40% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.