Best Hospitality Administration/Management Degrees in North Carolina by ROI
Colleges in North Carolina ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in North Carolina
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$175,889
Across North Carolina programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,198
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
North Carolina Central University
Grad rate: 45.1% |
-$101,422 | $44,010 | $25,618 | $29,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
East Carolina University
Grad rate: 63.6% |
-$105,496 | $43,218 | $23,689 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Appalachian State University
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$138,732 | $41,236 | $22,654 | $24,323 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Grad rate: 57.9% |
-$172,763 | $38,764 | $19,628 | $21,875 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Campbell University
Grad rate: 55.7% |
-$223,090 | $43,929 | $58,752 | $19,750 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Western Carolina University
Grad rate: 59.8% |
-$229,828 | $36,075 | $19,057 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
Grad rate: 52.4% |
-$259,892 | $41,970 | $55,989 | $26,175 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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