North Carolina Central University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

North Carolina Central University at a glance

• 6,081

  students enrolled

• 1,632

  degrees and certificates a year

• 42%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,359

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,728 in state, $16,764 out of state

• $35,967

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,968

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

North Carolina Central University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around North Carolina Central University

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

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• 834

  open professional jobs

• 96

  entry level

  5 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  63 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in Durham County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $79,501

  median household income

  Durham County

• 57%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in public administration & social work, health professions, social sciences, which lead to programs (28 open), administration (19 open), clinical (80 open), research (23 open), human resources (36 open).

Hiring most: Duke University (139), GSK (49), Duke Health (32), Labcorp Holdings (29), Duke Health (26), Fortrea Holdings (25), Fidelity Investments (17), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (16).

What they hire for: Engineering (160), Operations (94), Sales (93), Clinical (80), Data & Analytics (55), Human Resources (36). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Durham Workforce Development Board.

• NCWorks Career Center Durham CountyDurham · 984-278-3000 · Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am -1:00 pm CLOSES TO PUBLIC AT 4:30

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in North Carolina

• Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville · 5,762 students
• University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke · 5,330 students
• Winston-Salem State UniversityWinston-Salem · 4,170 students
• University of North Carolina AshevilleAsheville · 2,910 students
• Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee · 10,024 students
• Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City · 1,975 students

All North Carolina colleges

Common questions

How big is North Carolina Central University?

North Carolina Central University enrolls about 6,081 students and is a public 4-year institution in Durham, North Carolina. It awards about 1,632 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at North Carolina Central University?

42% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do North Carolina Central University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,967 six years after entry and $42,968 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does North Carolina Central University offer AI or data science degrees?

North Carolina Central University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near North Carolina Central University?

834 open professional jobs are listed in Durham County, 96 of them entry level and 5 saying no experience is needed. Duke University has the most openings.