# North Carolina State University at Raleigh: History (bachelor's)

Raleigh, NC. IPEDS 199193, CIP 54.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/majors/history

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,251
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,500 (U.S. median for this major: $50,540 across 454 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,800 (U.S. median $24,000)
- Rank in NC: 4 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (12 colleges, $47,060): +$2,440
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,040

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,500 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 | $6,382 | $27,060 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $8,758 | $37,134 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,334 | $56,536 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,087 | $85,169 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $24,652 | $104,524 | 6.5 years |

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

## History at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $112,377 | $13,000 | $29,612 | 97% |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $57,952 | $14,838 | $11,655 | 91% |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | $49,535 | $27,000 | $10,260 | 44% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $49,500 | $19,800 | $17,303 | 85% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $49,359 | $24,457 | $15,435 | 69% |
| North Carolina Central University | $48,047 | $31,236 | $15,359 | 42% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $46,072 | $24,500 | $20,109 | 71% |
| East Carolina University | $44,113 | $27,000 | $15,739 | 63% |
| Western Carolina University | $42,698 | $24,004 | $13,315 | 60% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $42,251 | $24,750 | $10,965 | 56% |
| Appalachian State University | $40,371 | $20,400 | $16,836 | 75% |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | $38,565 | $16,690 | $12,250 | 55% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,380 Raleigh-Cary, NC, $57,650 NC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $173,510 Raleigh-Cary, NC, $173,870 NC, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Museum Technicians and Conservators (SOC 25-4013): median wage $45,820 Raleigh-Cary, NC, $39,290 NC, $51,440 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% by 2035

## 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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