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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's 760-acre campus includes the Morehead Planetarium and borders the shops and restaurants of Franklin Street. With over 550 student organizations, campus life is active and engaged. As a member of the Research Triangle and the Atlantic Coast Conference, UNC offers both research opportunities and a strong athletic tradition.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$43,947/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

53/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$8,989/yr

Out-of-state: $39,330/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 20% of students receive Pell Grants and 18% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$3,165	$12,660	34.7x
$30K – $48K	$5,143	$20,572	21.4x
$48K – $75K	$11,220	$44,880	9.8x
$75K – $110K	$19,106	$76,424	5.8x
$110K+	$24,077	$96,308	4.6x
Sticker price (no aid)	$8,989	$35,956	12.2x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

40 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	90	$90,293/yr	Very High	33.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools	87	$85,618/yr	High	33.9x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	85	$75,834/yr	Very High	27.5x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	85	$71,594/yr	High	20.4x
Economics Compare across schools	82	$65,344/yr	Very High	25.9x
Applied Mathematics Compare across schools	78	$75,105/yr	Very High	31.8x
Mathematics Compare across schools	73	$53,402/yr	Very High	27.3x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	68	$52,217/yr	High	17.5x
Dental Support Services Compare across schools	64	$54,207/yr	Moderate	17.7x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	64	$49,967/yr	High	12.9x
Public Policy Analysis Compare across schools	63	$48,252/yr	High	18.5x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	63	$41,200/yr	Very High	18.8x
Physics Compare across schools	59	$62,647/yr	Very High	16.4x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	58	$70,561/yr	High	18.6x
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Compare across schools	58	$44,503/yr	High	20.7x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	57	$43,348/yr	High	17.8x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	55	$56,721/yr	Moderate	14.8x
Chemistry Compare across schools	53	$32,516/yr	High	17.7x
History Compare across schools	51	$34,592/yr	High	14.3x
Biology, General Compare across schools	50	$33,471/yr	High	16.9x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	48	$42,454/yr	High	10.8x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	48	$31,165/yr	Moderate	15.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	47	$29,897/yr	High	13.2x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	46	$31,804/yr	High	14.7x
Sociology Compare across schools	45	$30,623/yr	High	14.9x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	43	$32,508/yr	Very High	14.4x
Anthropology Compare across schools	42	$36,211/yr	High	11.2x
Philosophy Compare across schools	42	$34,284/yr	Very High	15.7x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	42	$33,976/yr	High	14.5x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	39	$30,060/yr	Very High	14.1x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	39	$24,658/yr	Very High	15.0x
Area Studies Compare across schools	38	$31,955/yr	Very High	15.2x
Music Compare across schools	36	$32,880/yr	High	10.5x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	35	$23,633/yr	High	5.6x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	34	$37,709/yr	Low	9.5x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	32	$24,005/yr	Moderate	10.8x
Religion/Religious Studies Compare across schools	29	$33,690/yr	Very High	8.4x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	29	$26,457/yr	Moderate	6.4x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	29	$26,342/yr	Very High	12.6x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	21	$22,183/yr	High	5.2x

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