North Carolina Central University

📍 Durham, NC  ·  Official Website ↗

🟡 Fair ROI

Break-Even 6.8 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$97,030

10-yr Median Salary $42,968

Grad Rate 41.7%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$6,699

Out-of-State: $19,735

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$42,968

6-yr median: $35,967

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Median Graduate Debt

$28,250

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

41.7%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 6.8 years

$28,250 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$97,030

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 6,081 students.