UNCSA Student Outcomes

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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

62% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

58% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 54% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 56% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 58% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from University of North Carolina School of the Arts. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. University of North Carolina School of the Arts is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,100 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $27,600 per year
after 7 years $31,600 per year
after 8 years $34,500 per year
after 9 years $36,900 per year
after 10 years $39,100 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former University of North Carolina School of the Arts students who are working and no longer in school is $39,100, which is 14% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$27,000

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

60%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$279 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

56% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your UNCSA student loan debt, explore your options.

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199184.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026