


In the reported completion data, 44% of UNCP students in the relevant first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort graduated within six years; 27% graduated within four years. These measures follow an entering cohort over time, rather than counting every student who earns a degree in a given year.
The six-year figure is below the comparison average reported for institutions nationally, while UNCP's reported first-year retention rate is 72%. Neither measure describes the outcomes of all transfer students, part-time students, or adults returning to college. A student comparing programs should also examine requirements that can affect time to degree, particularly course sequencing, clinical placements, and the number of transfer credits that apply to the chosen major.
College Scorecard program-level figures report median earnings about one year after completion for graduates with reportable earnings data. At UNCP, the reported figure for registered nursing is $59,515; other reported examples include business administration at $36,819 and psychology at $22,475.
These are program-specific, early-career medians, not starting-salary offers or predictions for every graduate. They can reflect differences in occupations, further study, geography, work hours, and which graduates have earnings records available. Small programs may not have a publishable figure. Students weighing a major should consider licensing requirements, graduate-school plans, likely debt, and the occupations the credential prepares them for alongside any one-year earnings estimate.
Degrees
Biology, General
$27,360Business Administration, Management and Operations
$36,819Chemistry
$37,589Communication and Media Studies
$25,546Computer and Information Sciences, General
$29,156Computer Science
$36,624Criminal Justice and Corrections
$33,883Fine and Studio Arts
$18,612History
$30,183Political Science and Government
$28,694Psychology, General
$22,475Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$59,515Social Work
$29,018Sociology
$26,651Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
$25,589Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$34,881Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
$36,882BACHELOR’S Degree
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Social Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Education
Psychology
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
MASTER’S Degree
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Education
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.