University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Public · Graduate degree-granting
University of North Carolina Wilmington, based in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 14,922 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,967 ten years after enrollment, which is 35% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 70.7%. Mmedian graduate debt is $19,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.82x. The average net price after financial aid is $20,109 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Biology, and Communications.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,967
Graduation Rate
70.7%
Median Debt
$19,500
Average Net Price
$20,109
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.68x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.82x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
14,922
Admission Rate
64.2%
Average SAT
1287
Retention Rate
88.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$7,277
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,152
Pell Grant Rate
23.9%
Federal Loan Rate
36.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,778
Income $30K–$48K
$12,572
Income $48K–$75K
$17,378
Income $110K+
$25,573
Student Demographics
Women
63.1%
White
78.8%
Black
4.1%
Hispanic
9.1%
Asian
2.0%
Two or More Races
3.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
62.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Accredited)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs (Preaccredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation — English Language (Accredited)
- Council on Education for Public Health — Public Health Programs (PHPB) — Baccalaureate only level programs offered outside a school of public health (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Masters degree, Nursing - Post-masters certificate (Preaccredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (100)
Bachelor (43)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $86,606 | 789 |
| Business Administration & Management | $75,512 | 729 |
| Psychology | $49,609 | 261 |
| Biology | $60,750 | 184 |
| Communications | $54,315 | 175 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 165 |
| Teacher Education | $48,024 | 143 |
| Criminology | $50,514 | 122 |
| Public Health | $60,722 | 119 |
| Computer Science | $88,219 | 96 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $46,527 | 95 |
| Ecology | $39,812 | 91 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | $34,184 | 89 |
| Social Work | $47,587 | 81 |
| Political Science | $58,258 | 54 |
| English Language & Literature | $46,008 | 49 |
| Fine Arts | $42,192 | 47 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $86,654 | 45 |
| History | $46,072 | 37 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | $37,968 | 33 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management | $50,241 | 32 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $71,964 | 31 |
| International Studies | $54,707 | 30 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $51,696 | 29 |
| Sociology | $48,591 | 28 |
| Romance Languages | $45,289 | 27 |
| Chemistry | $65,982 | 26 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 24 |
| Geological Sciences | $60,414 | 24 |
| Engineering, Other | Not reported | 23 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 20 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 19 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | $42,597 | 18 |
| Anthropology | $33,461 | 18 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | $35,956 | 16 |
| Special Education | $52,494 | 12 |
| Mathematics | $66,941 | 11 |
| Economics | Not reported | 9 |
| Music | Not reported | 8 |
| Statistics | Not reported | 5 |
| Physics | Not reported | 3 |
| Geography | Not reported | 3 |
| Physiology | $50,564 | Not reported |
Master (37)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $118,289 | 242 |
| Registered Nursing | $106,699 | 141 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 114 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 111 |
| Social Work | $59,108 | 80 |
| Education | $56,340 | 63 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 60 |
| Teacher Education | $50,098 | 56 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 50 |
| History | $48,402 | 31 |
| Psychology | $72,403 | 26 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 24 |
| Geological Sciences | $84,961 | 22 |
| Public Administration | $73,816 | 22 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 21 |
| Chemistry | $99,106 | 20 |
| Educational Assessment | Not reported | 19 |
| Data Analytics | Not reported | 19 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 18 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 18 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | $52,194 | 17 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $53,362 | 16 |
| Educational Administration | $61,981 | 16 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 13 |
| Peace Studies | Not reported | 12 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 11 |
| Natural Resources Management | Not reported | 10 |
| Ecology | Not reported | 8 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 6 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 6 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Not reported | 5 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 5 |
| Biology | Not reported | 4 |
| Gerontology | Not reported | 4 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Dispute Resolution | $59,311 | Not reported |
| Fine Arts | $99,698 | Not reported |
Doctoral (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | $89,829 | 19 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 9 |
| Ecology | Not reported | 3 |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 70 |
Graduate Certificate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 21 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 10 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Educational Assessment | Not reported | 4 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 4 |
| Geography | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 3 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Education | Bachelor | 2 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Bachelor | 1 |
| Bilingual Education | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Educational Assessment | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Doctoral | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's Physical Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Master's History Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Physical Sciences Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Mathematics Programs in North Carolina
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