Political Science and Government programs in North Carolina
Compare 16 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elon University | Elon | $89,685 | $20,500 |
| 2 | Duke University | Durham | $88,459 | $14,016 |
| 3 | Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | $85,668 | $23,133 |
| 4 | High Point University | High Point | $72,564 | Not available |
| 5 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | $72,001 | $15,100 |
| 6 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Raleigh | $62,824 | $23,457 |
| 7 | East Carolina University | Greenville | $60,419 | $25,000 |
| 8 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington | $58,258 | $22,250 |
| 9 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte | $57,273 | $24,000 |
| 10 | University of North Carolina Asheville | Asheville | $55,698 | $25,821 |
| 11 | North Carolina A&T State University | Greensboro | $55,572 | $29,264 |
| 12 | Appalachian State University | Boone | $54,344 | $21,500 |
| 13 | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke | $53,779 | $26,500 |
| 14 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | $52,077 | $25,000 |
| 15 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro | $51,657 | $25,000 |
| 16 | North Carolina Central University | Durham | $47,317 | $31,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.