North Carolina ROI Summary
Aggregated analysis of return on investment across 165 institutions in North Carolina.
North Carolina - State Aggregate
Institution Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Institutions | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 54 | 26% n=50 | 16% n=49 | 16% n=50 |
| Associate→ | 37 | 47% n=34 | 38% n=34 | 24% n=34 |
| Bachelor→ | 61 | 49% n=53 | 21% n=53 | 11% n=53 |
| Master's→ | 4 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 0 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 156 | 40% n=137 | 24% n=136 | 16% n=137 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Institutions | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 54 | 40% n=48 | 20% n=50 | 14% n=50 |
| Associate→ | 37 | 54% n=37 | 41% n=34 | 18% n=34 |
| Bachelor→ | 61 | 89% n=55 | 23% n=53 | 8% n=53 |
| Master's→ | 4 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 0 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 156 | 63% n=140 | 26% n=137 | 12% n=137 |
Student Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Students | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 95,744 | 68% n=95,591 | 55% n=94,194 | 55% n=95,591 |
| Associate→ | 75,182 | 54% n=74,273 | 50% n=74,273 | 35% n=74,273 |
| Bachelor→ | 330,614 | 81% n=326,890 | 51% n=326,890 | 37% n=326,890 |
| Master's→ | 487 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 0 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 502,027 | 74% n=496,754 | 52% n=495,357 | 40% n=496,754 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Students | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 95,744 | 74% n=95,485 | 58% n=95,591 | 34% n=95,591 |
| Associate→ | 75,182 | 56% n=75,182 | 51% n=74,273 | 20% n=74,273 |
| Bachelor→ | 330,614 | 99% n=327,232 | 57% n=326,890 | 22% n=326,890 |
| Master's→ | 487 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 0 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 502,027 | 87% n=497,899 | 56% n=496,754 | 24% n=496,754 |
Visualization Key
The Donut Chart shows the visual breakdown of positive vs negative results.
Green = Positive %
Red = Negative %
Credential Classification & Durations
Institutions are grouped into rows by their predominant degree level. However, the ROI calculations for each school reflect its actual highest degree awarded. If a predominantly Certificate-awarding school offers Associate degrees, or a predominantly Associate-awarding school offers Bachelor's degrees, the metrics correctly reflect those longer program durations.