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Cost

Cost / year
$17,991
Tuition & fees
$3,611
Avg. aid
$6,756
Receiving aid
90%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
93%
SAT range
970–1200
ACT range
18–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%
Median salary
$41,373
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

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.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of North Carolina at Pembroke?

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.

University of North Carolina at Pembroke Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
44%
4-year graduation
27%
6-year graduation
44%

University of North Carolina at Pembroke Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
72%
First-year retention, part-time students
32%
Employed 1 year after graduation
94%

University of North Carolina at Pembroke Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$41,373
4 years after graduation
$49,668
5 years after graduation
$51,170
7 years after graduation
$53,940
10 years after starting college
$48,029

Alumni Salary for University of North Carolina at Pembroke Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Biology, General

$27,360

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$36,819

Chemistry

$37,589

Communication and Media Studies

$25,546

Computer and Information Sciences, General

$29,156

Computer Science

$36,624

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$33,883

Fine and Studio Arts

$18,612

History

$30,183

Political Science and Government

$28,694

Psychology, General

$22,475

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$59,515

Social Work

$29,018

Sociology

$26,651

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

$25,589

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$34,881

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

$36,882

University of North Carolina at Pembroke Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

16464228

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

9376169

Social Sciences

10017117

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

7833111

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

5752109

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

373875

Health Professions and Related Programs

641074

Education

49655

Psychology

341246

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

73643

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

230140370

Education

22635261

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

631679

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

224

Health Professions and Related Programs

202

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.

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