# Belmont Abbey College: Education (bachelor's)

Belmont, NC. IPEDS 197984, CIP 13.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/belmont-abbey-college/majors/education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,966
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,460 (U.S. median for this major: $49,448 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,528)
- Rank in NC: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (3 colleges, $47,488): -$3,028
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,988

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,460 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,610 | $85,944 | 7.9 years |
| 30-48k | $18,868 | $78,680 | 7.2 years |
| 48-75k | $21,195 | $88,383 | 8.1 years |
| 75-110k | $24,798 | $103,408 | 9.4 years |
| 110k+ | $27,059 | $112,836 | 10.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Education at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mount Olive | $56,226 | not reported | $18,853 | 52% |
| Salem College | $47,488 | $26,407 | $18,277 | 57% |
| Belmont Abbey College | $44,460 | $27,000 | $24,639 | 47% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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