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University of North Carolina at Charlotte

NC · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100

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$21K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer and Information Sciences$21K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$21K$92K$129KBBUY
Civil Engineering$21K$92K$129KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Health and Medical Administrative Services$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Political Science and Government$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Sociology$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$25K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$25K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$25K$48K$65KCCAUTION
History$27K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$25K$50K$67KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$27K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$25K$45K$60KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of North Carolina at Charlotte earns a grade of A, with median debt of $21K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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 Charlotte. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $21K. 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).