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University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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UNC Charlotte's main campus offers a traditional university setting on a large, wooded property a short distance from the city center. The university's second campus in Uptown Charlotte provides a direct connection to the city's business and cultural district. As a major research university, UNC Charlotte offers a wide array of degree programs, with a particular emphasis on graduate-level studies. Its location provides students with access to both a classic campus environment and the opportunities of a major urban area.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$45,035/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

56/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$7,214/yr

Out-of-state: $21,876/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 34% of students receive Pell Grants and 41% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$9,010	$36,040	12.5x
$30K – $48K	$10,492	$41,968	10.7x
$48K – $75K	$14,014	$56,056	8.0x
$75K – $110K	$19,139	$76,556	5.9x
$110K+	$20,740	$82,960	5.4x
Sticker price (no aid)	$7,214	$28,856	15.6x

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 Charlotte

55 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	86	$73,445/yr	High	25.9x
Computer Science Compare across schools	86	$67,704/yr	Very High	31.4x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	84	$71,117/yr	Very High	34.8x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	81	$51,628/yr	Very High	26.1x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	80	$50,928/yr	Very High	26.1x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	75	$67,997/yr	Moderate	25.4x
Electrical Compare across schools	74	$72,167/yr	Very High	30.2x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	74	$69,178/yr	Very High	28.6x
International Business Compare across schools	74	$53,036/yr	Very High	22.1x
Systems Engineering Compare across schools	73	$68,034/yr	Very High	29.9x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	73	$67,934/yr	High	26.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools	73	$46,272/yr	High	21.2x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	72	$60,639/yr	Very High	20.0x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	70	$51,384/yr	Very High	16.8x
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies Compare across schools	69	$60,048/yr	Moderate	25.9x
Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	68	$67,199/yr	Very High	26.6x
Marketing Compare across schools	66	$43,619/yr	Very High	22.1x
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools	63	$62,552/yr	High	26.2x
Architecture Compare across schools	63	$51,558/yr	High	22.3x
Mathematics Compare across schools	63	$42,740/yr	Very High	22.8x
Physics Compare across schools	62	$70,150/yr	Very High	23.3x
Business/Managerial Economics Compare across schools	62	$43,826/yr	Very High	22.2x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	61	$42,789/yr	High	14.7x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	61	$42,210/yr	High	21.7x
Mathematics and Statistics, Other Compare across schools	60	$44,809/yr	Very High	23.5x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	59	$36,155/yr	Moderate	17.5x
Public Health Compare across schools	58	$36,307/yr	High	21.0x
Chemistry Compare across schools	57	$35,482/yr	High	21.6x
Electrical Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	55	$66,421/yr	High	22.0x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	54	$39,924/yr	High	14.0x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	54	$36,749/yr	High	11.7x
Biology, General Compare across schools	50	$34,094/yr	High	19.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	49	$38,234/yr	High	17.5x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	49	$34,219/yr	Moderate	16.9x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	49	$32,780/yr	Very High	16.9x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	48	$42,692/yr	High	14.9x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	48	$38,190/yr	High	12.2x
History Compare across schools	48	$33,791/yr	High	15.3x
Germanic Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	46	$44,390/yr	Very High	14.0x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	45	$37,717/yr	High	18.0x
Music Compare across schools	44	$38,831/yr	High	12.5x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	43	$30,359/yr	High	16.1x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	42	$35,208/yr	Very High	15.0x
Sociology Compare across schools	41	$31,897/yr	High	15.0x
Social Work Compare across schools	41	$28,425/yr	Moderate	16.3x
Anthropology Compare across schools	37	$27,805/yr	High	14.0x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	36	$37,411/yr	Very High	13.9x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	36	$32,021/yr	Very High	13.7x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	36	$25,855/yr	Moderate	13.9x
International/Global Studies Compare across schools	33	$32,206/yr	Moderate	15.3x
Religion/Religious Studies Compare across schools	33	$31,123/yr	Very High	15.5x
Philosophy Compare across schools	27	$29,251/yr	Very High	9.1x
East Asian Languages Compare across schools	26	$24,825/yr	Very High	10.3x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	23	$18,052/yr	Moderate	5.3x
Dance Compare across schools	19	$23,587/yr	Low	9.0x

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