University of North Carolina Wilmington: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of North Carolina Wilmington at a glance

• 14,922

  students enrolled

• 112,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 5,216

  degrees and certificates a year

• 71%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $20,109

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,443 in state, $20,111 out of state

• $46,972

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,967

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% 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 University of North Carolina Wilmington

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

• 184

  open professional jobs

• 38

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  5 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in New Hanover County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $72,892

  median household income

  New Hanover County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (13 open), finance (19 open), sales (36 open), operations (17 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (5 open).

Hiring most: Corning (23), Novant Health (8), Acadia Healthcare Company (6), FullCircl (6), GE Vernova (6), Live Oak Bancshares (5), Aston Carter (3), University of North Carolina Wilmington (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (42), Sales (36), Finance (19), Operations (17), Clinical (13), Legal (10). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Cape Fear Workforce Development Consortium Board.

• NCWorks Career Center - Pender County Outreach LocationsWilmington · 910-251-5777 · Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
• NCWorks Career Center- New Hanover CountyWilmington · 910-945-6900 · M-F 8:30am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in North Carolina

• University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro · 14,062 students
• North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro · 12,182 students
• Appalachian State UniversityBoone · 19,444 students
• Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee · 10,024 students
• East Carolina UniversityGreenville · 19,896 students
• University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill · 20,752 students

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Common questions

How big is University of North Carolina Wilmington?

University of North Carolina Wilmington enrolls about 14,922 students and is a public 4-year institution in Wilmington, North Carolina. It awards about 5,216 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of North Carolina Wilmington?

71% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,972 six years after entry and $54,967 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of North Carolina Wilmington offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of North Carolina Wilmington awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of North Carolina Wilmington?

184 open professional jobs are listed in New Hanover County, 38 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Corning has the most openings.