Public Institution
University of North Carolina Wilmington
UNC Wilmington's main campus provides a coastal setting with proximity to beaches and waterways. The student body is known for its active engagement in marine science and environmental studies, supported by the university's dedicated Center for Marine Science. UNCW is distinctive for its emphasis on undergraduate research opportunities and its location advantages for students interested in coastal ecosystems.
Programs
30
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$34,801
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
46/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$7,317
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $22,985/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of North Carolina Wilmington's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 24% of students receive Pell Grants; 36% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $11,837 | $47,348 |
| $30K – $48K | $13,891 | $55,564 |
| $48K – $75K | $18,377 | $73,508 |
| $75K – $110K | $23,374 | $93,496 |
| $110K+ | $25,018 | $100,072 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $7,317 | $29,268 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at University of North Carolina Wilmington
30 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
87
|
$74,463/yr | High | 26.3x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools → |
86
|
$66,977/yr | Very High | 32.6x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
76
|
$48,369/yr | High | 24.7x |
|
Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
70
|
$54,105/yr | Very High | 17.5x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools → |
64
|
$44,473/yr | High | 19.9x |
|
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
58
|
$40,777/yr | High | 14.5x |
| Public Health Compare across schools → |
53
|
$36,458/yr | High | 17.3x |
| Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools → |
51
|
$42,584/yr | High | 16.6x |
|
Parks
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management Compare across schools → |
51
|
$31,873/yr | Moderate | 14.2x |
|
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
50
|
$31,124/yr | Very High | 18.3x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
49
|
$38,380/yr | Moderate | 15.5x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
48
|
$36,695/yr | High | 17.4x |
| Criminology Compare across schools → |
48
|
$34,443/yr | High | 15.7x |
|
Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
48
|
$32,925/yr | High | 18.9x |
|
Rehabilitation Therapies
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Compare across schools → |
46
|
$39,366/yr | Moderate | 14.7x |
|
Geosciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools → |
44
|
$38,459/yr | High | 16.6x |
|
Physiology
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools → |
41
|
$30,779/yr | High | 18.2x |
|
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
40
|
$29,418/yr | High | 15.0x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
40
|
$29,220/yr | High | 15.3x |
| History Compare across schools → |
38
|
$25,047/yr | High | 13.7x |
|
Romance Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools → |
35
|
$25,426/yr | Very High | 15.2x |
|
English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
34
|
$24,384/yr | Very High | 15.9x |
|
Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools → |
33
|
$28,935/yr | High | 14.5x |
| Anthropology Compare across schools → |
32
|
$25,198/yr | High | 11.9x |
|
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Compare across schools → |
30
|
$25,303/yr | High | 13.6x |
|
Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
28
|
$20,072/yr | Moderate | 10.9x |
|
Rhetoric & Writing
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools → |
27
|
$24,205/yr | Very High | 13.0x |
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International Studies
International/Global Studies Compare across schools → |
26
|
$21,830/yr | Moderate | 14.3x |
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Film & Photography
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools → |
23
|
$22,315/yr | High | 11.1x |
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Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools → |
22
|
$20,450/yr | Moderate | 8.6x |
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