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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
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The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
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Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
History bachelor graduates in North Carolina earn a weighted average salary of $42,634 3 years after graduation. This places North Carolina graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, history graduates earn 24% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our history rankings cover 11 of the 17 programs available in North Carolina, accounting for 81% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$30,785
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$83,943
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate96%
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Cost$34,720
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$61,916
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate89%
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Cost$12,414
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$43,835
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate91%
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Cost$16,563
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,314
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate85%
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Cost$15,018
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$43,572
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate66%
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Cost$13,801
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$42,612
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate67%
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Cost$10,907
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$40,850
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate61%
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Cost$38,001
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,876
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate83%
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Cost$16,703
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$42,711
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate68%
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Cost$19,442
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$39,424
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
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Cost$13,637
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$37,461
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate65%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in history in North Carolina?
Years
12.4 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in history in North Carolina is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 12.4 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in history earn in North Carolina?
Salary
$42,634
The median bachelor's degree in history graduate earns $42,634 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in history cost in North Carolina?
Net cost
$17,957
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in history is $17,957. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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