Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,592
5th percentile
Sample Size
36
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How North Carolina Central University graduates compare to all programs nationally

North Carolina Central University graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all information science/studies 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

Information Science/Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
North Carolina Central University$55,592$75,943
Strayer University-North Carolina$71,873$87,889
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$68,374
National Median$71,873

Other Information Science/Studies Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Strayer University-North Carolina
Greensboro
$13,920$71,873
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$8,989$68,374

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.