Is Elon University worth it?
Elon University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Elon, North Carolina (midsize suburb). It awarded 1,782 degrees in 2024, most often in law, finance and communication management and strategic communications.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,880
Median earnings 4 years after
$77,800
Median earnings 10 years after
$74,545
Average net price
$41,555
Completion rate
84%
Completions (2024)
1,782
Years to pay back
2.1 years
Students (undergrad)
6,452
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $57,581 | $82,321 | 159 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $48,637 | $73,750 | 137 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $66,614 | $103,426 | 110 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $55,893 | $95,163 | 81 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First professional | $74,620 | $82,774 | 72 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $105,947 | $123,121 | 59 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $90,264 | $105,377 | 44 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Bachelor's | $60,719 | $88,983 | 44 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Master's | $28,696 | $59,583 | 43 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $34,105 | $69,964 | 36 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $21,440 | $68,178 | 35 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $36,668 | $69,856 | 33 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $38,836 | $89,685 | 33 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $42,088 | $81,153 | 33 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $33,894 | $60,832 | 32 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 140 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 134 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | Bachelor's | 117 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 117 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 92 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 50 |
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Sources: federal figures for Elon University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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