Median Earnings (1yr)
$57,741
41st percentile (60th in NC)
Sample Size
50
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates earn $58k, placing them in the 41th percentile of all communication disorders sciences and 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

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services masters's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$57,741$65,103
East Carolina University$60,570$53,154
North Carolina Central University$57,400$49,632
Appalachian State University$55,086$56,268
University of North Carolina at Greensboro$54,267$55,567
Western Carolina University$53,673$53,202
National Median$59,150

Other Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Programs in North Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across North Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
East Carolina University
Greenville
$7,361$60,570
North Carolina Central University
Durham
$6,542$57,400
Appalachian State University
Boone
$7,541$55,086
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$7,593$54,267
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$4,532$53,673

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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, approximately 20% 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.