# University of North Carolina at Greensboro: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Greensboro, NC. IPEDS 199148, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-greensboro/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,245
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,146 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,898 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in NC: 7 of 13 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (13 colleges, $46,146): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,455

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,146 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 | $7,305 | $31,850 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $8,082 | $35,238 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $11,605 | $50,598 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $16,979 | $74,028 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,580 | $85,369 | 6.8 years |

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

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $72,422 | $13,000 | $11,655 | 91% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $65,594 | $25,993 | $17,303 | 85% |
| Wingate University | $61,525 | not reported | $20,748 | 46% |
| Belmont Abbey College | $60,199 | $33,291 | $24,639 | 47% |
| William Peace University | $50,090 | $31,000 | $21,649 | 45% |
| East Carolina University | $49,981 | $27,000 | $15,739 | 63% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $46,146 | $25,898 | $10,965 | 56% |
| Fayetteville State University | $45,610 | $35,680 | $7,892 | 39% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $45,367 | $31,000 | $10,846 | 57% |
| Winston-Salem State University | $42,020 | $28,524 | $13,479 | 47% |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | $41,796 | $18,743 | $12,250 | 55% |
| Johnson C Smith University | $38,941 | $36,285 | $20,894 | 34% |
| Livingstone College | $38,155 | $35,225 | $13,479 | 28% |

## 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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