High Point University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

High Point University at a glance

• 5,129

  students enrolled

• 1,506

  degrees and certificates a year

• 74%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $38,707

  average net price a year

  Tuition $38,748

• $50,955

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $61,389

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  72% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around High Point University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Guilford County, where the college is.

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• 535

  open professional jobs

• 77

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  15 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Guilford County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $66,027

  median household income

  Guilford County

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, communication & journalism, health professions, which lead to finance (56 open), sales (94 open), operations (80 open), marketing (10 open), human resources (20 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: Cone Health (50), Kaiser Permanente (19), American Honda Motor (11), Guilford County Schools (10), Qorvo (10), Kontoor Brands (8), Lumentum Holdings (8), Volvo Group (8).

What they hire for: Engineering (120), Sales (94), Operations (80), Finance (56), Human Resources (20), Clinical (19). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Guilford County Workforce Development Board.

• NCWorks Career Center - High PointHigh Point · 336-882-4141 · Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm; Friday 8:00am- 12:00pm
• NCWorks Career Center- Guilford /Greensboro CountyGreensboro · 336-297-3101 · Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm Friday 8:00am-1200pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is High Point University?

High Point University enrolls about 5,129 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in High Point, North Carolina. It awards about 1,506 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at High Point University?

74% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do High Point University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,955 six years after entry and $61,389 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does High Point University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. High Point University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near High Point University?

535 open professional jobs are listed in Guilford County, 77 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Cone Health has the most openings.