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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

NC · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
91/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$18K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Applied Mathematics$18K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$18K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Biomedical/Bioengineering$18K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Chemistry$18K$65K$90KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$22K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$24K$62K$86KBBUY
Economics$22K$58K$78KBBUY
Political Science and Government$22K$58K$78KBBUY
Behavioral Sciences$22K$52K$72KCBUY
Biology$22K$55K$74KCBUY
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$22K$55K$74KCBUY
Communication and Media Studies$22K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$22K$50K$68KCCAUTION
History$23K$50K$68KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$23K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$22K$42K$58KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$22K$45K$60KCCAUTION
Public Policy Analysis$22K$42K$57KCCAUTION
Area Studies$22K$45K$60KCCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earns a grade of A, with median debt of $18K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $18K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).