University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, NC

Human Resources Management and Services

at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $39,592/yr starting out — that's 32% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 5.9 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $12,983/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $57,034 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$25,181/yr

Starting Salary

$39,592

Finish Rate

92.1%

$25,181/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $12,983/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $12,198/yr)

4 Years Total

$100,724

Typical Debt

$14,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$5,102

What You'd Really Pay

$57,034

That's about $159/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$395,920

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$57,034

Pays for Itself In

5.9 yrs

Salary Boost

+32%

Ahead After 10 Years

$338,886

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed19.5/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost4.3/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.8/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.