All North Carolina Central University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $76,142 | $90,760 | $40,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $62,022 | $88,454 | $30,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,682 | $44,678 | $33,770 |
| Dietetics | — | — | — |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Health | $38,198 | — | $31,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $30,423 | $54,192 | $30,420 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $21,980 | $42,067 | $31,000 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | $48,047 | $31,236 |
| English | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $28,522 | — | $29,000 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $48,489 | $78,048 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $35,819 | $54,999 | $30,518 |
| Hospitality Management | $27,752 | $42,085 | $29,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,773 | $53,794 | $31,880 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | $47,124 | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $25,750 | $43,230 | $29,662 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $74,597 | $88,053 | $31,375 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former North Carolina Central University students earn a median $42,968 ten years after starting college, more than 24% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 42% graduate within six years.
North Carolina Central University majors questions
How many majors does North Carolina Central University offer?
North Carolina Central University offers 35 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at North Carolina Central University?
Nursing graduates from North Carolina Central University earn a median $90,760 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $40,000.
Which North Carolina Central University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $42,067 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to North Carolina Central University overview