Is University of North Carolina at Charlotte worth it?
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public, four-year institution in Charlotte, North Carolina (large city). It awarded 8,647 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer science, psychology and teacher education and professional development.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,953
Median earnings 4 years after
$65,370
Median earnings 10 years after
$57,289
Average net price
$15,435
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
8,647
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
24,453
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $67,704 | $93,037 | 615 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $38,234 | $60,407 | 510 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $51,628 | $74,965 | 452 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,359 | $50,507 | 369 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $46,272 | $70,654 | 326 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $36,155 | $53,738 | 291 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $43,619 | $66,574 | 285 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $36,749 | $52,400 | 264 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,445 | $84,723 | 263 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $69,178 | $88,265 | 226 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $32,780 | $57,273 | 223 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,789 | $48,399 | 221 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $34,094 | $56,388 | 208 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $31,897 | $49,765 | 175 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $50,928 | $76,690 | 166 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 665 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 432 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 416 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 359 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 324 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Post-bacc certificate | 278 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 269 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 269 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 240 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 197 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 15% | 12,087 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 14% | 11,250 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14% | 10,633 |
| Finance and Insurance | 9% | 7,285 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 5,634 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 5,064 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 4,607 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 4,058 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page