Median Earnings (1yr)
$49,512
18th percentile (40th in NC)
Sample Size
168
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Strayer University-North Carolina graduates compare to all programs nationally

Strayer University-North Carolina graduates earn $50k, placing them in the 18th percentile of all public administration 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

Public Administration masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Strayer University-North Carolina$49,512$55,281
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$66,534$70,134
University of North Carolina at Charlotte$59,111$59,684
Western Carolina University$52,126$57,198
North Carolina Central University$51,559$57,018
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$51,393
National Median$58,582

Other Public Administration Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$8,989$66,534
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$7,214$59,111
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$4,532$52,126
North Carolina Central University
Durham
$6,542$51,559
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$8,895$51,393

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 Strayer University-North Carolina, approximately 80% 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.