Elon University

Elon, NC · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

Elon University's 656-acre campus sits in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, offering a suburban setting between Greensboro and Raleigh. Students experience a strong sense of community fostered by engaged faculty. Known for its emphasis on experiential learning, Elon encourages study abroad, internships, and undergraduate research. The university's Phoenix athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I.

Programs Analyzed
20
Avg Grad Earnings
$44,710/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
44/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$44,536/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 9% of students receive Pell Grants and 24% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $27,108 $108,432 4.1x
$30K – $48K $23,103 $92,412 4.8x
$48K – $75K $32,133 $128,532 3.5x
$75K – $110K $37,712 $150,848 3.0x
$110K+ $48,382 $193,528 2.3x
Sticker price (no aid) $44,536 $178,144 2.5x

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 Elon University

20 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
Finance and Financial Management Services
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75 $66,614/yr Very High 5.0x
Accounting and Related Services
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74 $69,764/yr Very High 4.8x
Economics
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69 $69,298/yr Very High 4.4x
Marketing
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60 $55,893/yr Very High 3.8x
Computer Programming
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59 $79,819/yr Very High 3.5x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
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56 $62,626/yr High 2.5x
Teacher Education
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49 $47,095/yr High 1.7x
Public Health
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47 $42,088/yr High 2.8x
Communication and Media Studies
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46 $48,637/yr High 3.2x
Political Science and Government
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46 $38,836/yr Very High 3.0x
Community Organization and Advocacy
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35 $42,795/yr High 1.4x
Psychology, General
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35 $36,668/yr High 2.3x
English Language and Literature, General
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35 $36,302/yr Very High 2.8x
Biology, General
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34 $32,683/yr High 2.8x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
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33 $33,894/yr High 0.9x
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management
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33 $32,413/yr High 0.8x
Journalism
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28 $34,105/yr Very High 2.5x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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27 $21,440/yr Moderate 2.6x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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17 $24,345/yr Moderate 1.4x
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
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13 $18,903/yr High -0.0x
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