Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,700
38th percentile
40th percentile in North Carolina

Earnings Distribution

How North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (9 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh$8,895$48,700โ€”โ€”โ€”
University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro$7,593$52,522$49,211โ€”โ€”
Duke UniversityDurham$65,805$51,346$73,920โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$52,955โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

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 State University at Raleigh, approximately 19% 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.