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

History

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

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $28,703/yr starting out
⏱Not enough data to estimate payoff time
$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

$28,703

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)$287,030

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$57,034

Salary Boost

+-4%

Ahead After 10 Years

$229,996

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0/20

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.