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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Greensboro College #1304 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,154 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Greensboro College in the 20.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Greensboro College #1266 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Greensboro College #1304 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's university in Greensboro, North Carolina, Greensboro College enrolls roughly 708 undergraduates. Retention stands at 65.9% and the six-year graduation rate is 46.2%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a residential liberal arts–focused institution. Where Greensboro College performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Greensboro College #1266 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,154 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Greensboro College in the 20.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. This performance reflects the institution's focus on Business and related fields that lead directly into stable career pathways with meaningful long-term financial outcomes. Access and affordability represent the lower-ranked pillars in the composite. Greensboro College sits in the 52.7 percentile for access and the 50.4 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a smaller private institution, enrollment is limited compared with large public universities, and 46.1% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants with 31.6% first-generation. The institution's tuition structure and net pricing reflect private-sector economics, though need-based aid and merit scholarships reshape the actual cost for many families. Mobility outcomes sit in the 1.2 percentile, indicating that while graduates achieve solid earnings, the institution's scale and regional footprint create more localized career networks than larger research universities offer.
Greensboro College's published cost of attendance is $35,165. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the institution's student population: low-income families pay approximately $13,877, middle-income families pay around $15,614, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,075. Azimuth ranks Greensboro College #707 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Greensboro College structures financial aid through need-based and merit-based pathways. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal aid, state grants, and institutional scholarships. The college participates in federal loan programs and works with families to balance grants, scholarships, and borrowing across the aid package. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,607, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,345; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,898, median federal debt of $25,607 projects to a monthly payment of about $289 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Greensboro College is a strong fit for students seeking a small private college experience in NC with a focus on Business and related fields. The institution's intimate scale and regional focus make it particularly well-suited for students who thrive in close-knit academic communities. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $51,898, placing Greensboro College in the 11.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,154 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 20.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The college enrolls students from a range of backgrounds, with 46.1% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 31.6% identifying as first-generation. This access profile combines with a 28.3% Pell graduation rate to create meaningful mobility pathways for students from varied backgrounds. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 70.1% admit rate reflects selective admissions, and the program mix leans heavily toward Business (25% of degrees). Students whose interests align with these areas will find the strongest outcomes.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Business/Managerial Economics
27 graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
11 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
5 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
18 graduates
Greensboro College's program mix centers on business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's identity as a private liberal arts college with a career-focused orientation. Business/Managerial Economics is the largest program with 27 graduates, followed by Kinesiology, Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Criminal Justice, and Biology, General.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 106 students annually, the institution's program portfolio emphasizes applied business, education, and health-related fields aligned with regional workforce demand. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in business and professional disciplines.
Business/Managerial Economics graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $59,215 with 27 graduates, while Criminal Justice delivers median earnings of $56,598 with 11 graduates. Business/Managerial Economics, the institution's largest program, earns median 4-year earnings of $59,215, anchoring the institution's economic profile.
Criminal Justice graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $56,598, demonstrating consistent earnings strength across the core program portfolio. Greensboro College's program concentration in Business (representing 25% of graduates), Arts (representing 15% of graduates), and Education (representing 7% of graduates) positions the institution as a pipeline into stable, in-demand career pathways in the Piedmont region.
These program families emphasize direct workforce entry rather than graduate-school-dependent pathways, meaning four-year earnings reflect actual labor-market outcomes for graduates entering professional roles in business, education, and health services. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant fields align with regional and national workforce trends.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gordon College Similar quality tier (#36083 ranked) | MA | 69% | $52,119 | #36083 | Compare |
Ouachita Baptist University Similar quality tier (#36084 ranked) | AR | 68% | $51,673 | #36084 | Compare |
Hiram College Similar quality tier (#36078 ranked) | OH | 94% | $54,311 | #36078 | Compare |
Edp University Of Puerto Rico-Humacao Similar quality tier (#36077 ranked) | PR | 60% | $22,844 | #36077 | Compare |
Chowan University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#36086 ranked) | NC | 69% | $38,412 | #36086 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
Greensboro College's published cost of attendance is $35,165. Net price by income band varies meaningfully across the institution's student population: low-income families pay approximately $13,877, middle-income families pay around $15,614, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,075.
Azimuth ranks Greensboro College #707 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Greensboro College structures financial aid through need-based and merit-based pathways. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal aid, state grants, and institutional scholarships.
The college participates in federal loan programs and works with families to balance grants, scholarships, and borrowing across the aid package. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,607, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,345; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.
For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,898, median federal debt of $25,607 projects to a monthly payment of about $289 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Greensboro College earn median 4-year earnings of $51,898, placing Greensboro College in the 11.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Greensboro College sits in the 20.5 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Greensboro College #1266 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Greensboro College's concentration in business and professional fields.
Business/Managerial Economics is the largest program with 27 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $59,215, representing 0.8× the national benchmark for the field. Kinesiology and Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft also enroll substantial cohorts, anchoring the institution's degree output in applied, professional disciplines.
The Criminal Justice program graduates 11 students with median 4-year earnings of $56,598, at 1.0× the national CIP-4 benchmark, while Biology, General rounds out the top five by enrollment.
