Median Earnings (1yr)
$59,732
17th percentile (25th in NC)
Sample Size
30
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How North Carolina Central University graduates compare to all programs nationally

North Carolina Central University graduates earn $60k, placing them in the 17th percentile of all business administration, management and operations 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (36 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
North Carolina Central University$59,732$68,819
Duke University$171,948$180,698
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$156,818$167,290
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$113,700$102,657
Wake Forest University$104,615$110,336
Queens University of Charlotte$96,568$113,818
National Median$72,789

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Duke University
Durham
$65,805$171,948
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$8,989$156,818
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$8,895$113,700
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem
$64,758$104,615
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte
$43,285$96,568

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 North Carolina Central University, approximately 57% 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.