Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,118
52nd percentile (60th in NC)
Sample Size
63
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

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

North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 52th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services 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

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$50,118$52,542
Salem College$49,734
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$48,566
University of North Carolina at Greensboro$47,800$49,124
University of North Carolina at Charlotte$47,641$48,556
East Carolina University$47,601$48,469
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Salem College
Winston-Salem
$32,236$49,734
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$8,989$48,566
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$7,593$47,800
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$7,214$47,641
East Carolina University
Greenville
$7,361$47,601

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.