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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks University of North Carolina At Greensboro #164 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. University of North Carolina At Greensboro sits in the 39.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earn about $4,275 less than similar students at comparable institutions. Azimuth ranks University of North Carolina At Greensboro #116 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. --- University of North Carolina At Greensboro's composite ranking reflects a consistent pattern of graduates earn about $4,275 less than similar students at comparable institutions relative to similar students at comparable institutions, a signal that holds across the university's broad program mix anchored by business and related fields. The mobility ranking reinforces this picture — University of North Carolina At Greensboro moves students toward durable career outcomes at a rate that places it well within the stronger half of nonprofit four-year institutions on Azimuth's composite.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro prices its education accessibly across income levels, with meaningful differences by family financial situation. Low-income families pay approximately $7,305 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $11,605, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at roughly $19,580. Azimuth ranks University of North Carolina At Greensboro #220 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. Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping what families actually pay at University of North Carolina At Greensboro. The university participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and the gap between the published cost of attendance of $21,373 and the net prices families pay reflects the reach of that aid structure. Families seeking to understand the full sticker-to-net-price gap can explore how net price and published cost often diverge before drawing conclusions about affordability. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,858, compared with a peer median of $19,976, suggesting graduates borrow at levels broadly in line with comparable institutions. Families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,638; 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 $51,594, median federal debt of $22,858 projects to a monthly payment of about $258 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
University of North Carolina At Greensboro is a strong fit for students drawn to business, education, and health-related fields who want a public university in NC that delivers solid long-term financial outcomes at an accessible price point. Graduates earn about $4,275 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of North Carolina At Greensboro in the 39.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — a meaningful signal for students focused on post-graduation financial outcomes relative to what their background and program mix would predict. Median earnings four years after enrollment are $51,594, placing University of North Carolina At Greensboro in the 11.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution enrolls a large share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 50.2% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 31.3% are first-generation — and University of North Carolina At Greensboro sits in the 31.9 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions on a historical 10-year Scorecard measure, making it a particularly strong option for cost-sensitive and first-generation applicants seeking a regional public university with demonstrated mobility outcomes. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program mix is concentrated in Business and adjacent applied fields, so students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes, and the net price for higher-income families of $19,580 reflects a public-tuition structure that rewards need-based aid eligibility.
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Azimuth ranks University of North Carolina At Greensboro #164 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Greensboro, NC, University of North Carolina At Greensboro enrolls roughly 14,062 undergraduates. Retention stands at 78.9% and the six-year graduation rate is 56.3%, figures that reflect steady degree completion for a university of this scale and mission. What anchors University of North Carolina At Greensboro in the composite is mobility. The university sits in the 92.2 percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions, driven by strong outcomes for the large share of students who arrive from lower-income backgrounds — 50.2% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 31.3% are first-generation college students. Access also contributes meaningfully, with the university sitting in the 91.9 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting an admission rate of 88.5% and broad enrollment reach. Business is the dominant program family, shaping much of the institution's degree output and career pipeline. Return on investment is the lower-ranked pillar in the composite — Azimuth ranks University of North Carolina At Greensboro #1124 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 24.0 percentile. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $51,594, which sits below the $65,228 median at comparable institutions and places the institution in the 11.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,275 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of North Carolina At Greensboro in the 39.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings figures reflect NC's regional labor market and a student population whose post-graduation outcomes represent meaningful returns relative to the no-degree-equivalent baseline of $30,928, even where they fall below selective-peer averages. Affordability sits in the 84.6 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro prices its education accessibly across income levels, with meaningful differences by family financial situation. Low-income families pay approximately $7,305 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $11,605, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at roughly $19,580.
Azimuth ranks University of North Carolina At Greensboro #220 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.
Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping what families actually pay at University of North Carolina At Greensboro. The university participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and the gap between the published cost of attendance of $21,373 and the net prices families pay reflects the reach of that aid structure.
Families seeking to understand the full sticker-to-net-price gap can explore how [net price and published cost often diverge](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/) before drawing conclusions about affordability. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,858, compared with a peer median of $19,976, suggesting graduates borrow at levels broadly in line with comparable institutions.
Families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,638; 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 $51,594, median federal debt of $22,858 projects to a monthly payment of about $258 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 University of North Carolina At Greensboro earn median earnings of $51,594 four years after enrollment, placing University of North Carolina At Greensboro in the 11.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure sits below the $65,228 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band).
Graduates earn about $4,275 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 39.5 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures still represent lifetime returns relative to NC's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,928, the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential.
The earnings pattern at University of North Carolina At Greensboro is anchored by its Business concentration. Business accounts for 20% of degrees, followed by Arts at 7% and Social Sciences at 7%.
Business Administration combines high enrollment with solid pay, making it a key contributor to the institution's overall earnings profile. Azimuth ranks Business Administration #240 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/), with 377 graduates earning median earnings of $56,225.
The Psychology, General program graduates 244 students with median earnings of $43,825, and Azimuth ranks Biology, General #246 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning median earnings of $52,194. Among the highest-earning programs, Communication and Media Studies graduates earn median earnings of $43,231 and Nursing graduates earn median earnings of $80,383, offering meaningful early-career salary upside for students who choose those fields.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
East Carolina University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#4379 ranked) | NC | 89% | $55,146 | #4379 | Compare |
Iowa State University Similar quality tier (#4896 ranked) | IA | 89% | $63,386 | #4896 | Compare |
University Of Louisiana At Lafayette Similar quality tier (#4339 ranked) | LA | 87% | $47,089 | #4339 | Compare |
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#4902 ranked) | FL | 21% | $44,349 | #4902 | Compare |
University Of West Florida Similar quality tier in Southeast (#4903 ranked) | FL | 58% | $49,137 | #4903 | Compare |
Computer Science
56 graduates
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
161 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
59 graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
109 graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services
83 graduates
University of North Carolina At Greensboro's program mix is anchored in Business, with additional depth in health, education, and social science fields. Business accounts for 20% of graduates, Arts represents 7%, and Social Sciences makes up 7% — a distribution that reflects the university's applied-professional orientation.
Across 51 programs serving roughly 3,486 students annually, 42 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold. Among the most popular programs in the Azimuth coverage set, Business Administration program graduates 377 students with median earnings of $56,225 four years after enrollment.
Azimuth ranks it #240 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The Psychology, General program graduates 244 students with median earnings of $43,825, while The Biology, General program graduates 175 students earning $52,194.
Azimuth ranks Biology, General #246 nationally for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The strongest early-career earnings come from Nursing, where 161 graduates earn median earnings of $80,383 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks this program #213 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Business Administration follows with median earnings of $56,225 and a cohort of 377 graduates, and the The Biology, General program graduates 175 students earning $52,194. Programs like Communication and Media Studies and Nursing serve large cohorts — 169 and 161 graduates respectively — in fields where four-year earnings may undercount lifetime trajectory for graduates who continue to graduate or professional study.
The supply-demand map provides context for how University of North Carolina At Greensboro's dominant program families align with national labor-market demand.
