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Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville State University's campus is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. As a historically black university, FSU fosters a strong sense of community and cultural pride among its students. The university is part of the University of North Carolina System, providing access to resources and opportunities within a larger network. Its affiliation with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund further supports its commitment to academic excellence and student success.
Avg Grad Earnings
$37,830/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
55/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$3,969/yr
Out-of-state: $7,969/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 53% of students receive Pell Grants and 46% take federal loans.
| Family Income |
Avg Net Price/yr |
4-Year Net Cost |
Net-Price ROI |
| $0 – $30K |
$5,742 |
$22,968 |
16.5x |
| $30K – $48K |
$6,901 |
$27,604 |
13.7x |
| $48K – $75K |
$8,806 |
$35,224 |
10.7x |
| $75K – $110K |
$11,448 |
$45,792 |
8.3x |
| $110K+ |
$13,998 |
$55,992 |
6.8x |
| Sticker price (no aid) |
$3,969 |
$15,876 |
23.8x |
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 Fayetteville State University
14 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 |
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
Compare across schools |
89 |
$73,448/yr |
High |
54.3x |
Computer Science
Compare across schools |
76 |
$50,940/yr |
Very High |
36.9x |
Fire Protection
Compare across schools |
73 |
$67,586/yr |
Moderate |
50.4x |
Teacher Education
Compare across schools |
64 |
$42,080/yr |
High |
26.7x |
Accounting and Related Services
Compare across schools |
64 |
$40,056/yr |
Very High |
29.9x |
Business Administration
Compare across schools |
57 |
$30,944/yr |
High |
29.7x |
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Compare across schools |
53 |
$32,069/yr |
High |
19.2x |
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Compare across schools |
52 |
$29,016/yr |
Moderate |
25.5x |
Sociology
Compare across schools |
44 |
$33,544/yr |
High |
24.6x |
Psychology, General
Compare across schools |
44 |
$31,217/yr |
High |
25.5x |
Biology, General
Compare across schools |
44 |
$28,332/yr |
High |
31.5x |
Social Work
Compare across schools |
43 |
$29,726/yr |
Moderate |
28.1x |
Communication and Media Studies
Compare across schools |
33 |
$24,210/yr |
High |
21.6x |
Fine and Studio Arts
Compare across schools |
30 |
$16,454/yr |
Moderate |
9.4x |
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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