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Elon University
Elon, NC · Private Nonprofit · General
Elon University is a private nonprofit institution in Elon, NC. With a 67% admission rate and 1,305 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 6,402 students, offers 24 programs with earnings data, and has a 83% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
67%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,305
Enrollment
6,402
Completion Rate
83%
Cost of Attendance
$59,369
In-State Tuition
$44,536
Out-of-State Tuition
$44,536
Programs
24
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 24 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($59K)
Showing 24 of 24 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ProgrammingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,819 | — | $59,369 | 1.3x | |
| 2 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,764 | $103,374 | $59,369 | 1.2x | |
| 3 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,298 | $95,431 | $59,369 | 1.2x | |
| 4 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,614 | $106,904 | $59,369 | 1.1x | |
| 5 | Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,626 | — | $59,369 | 1.1x | |
| 6 | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,719 | $84,875 | $59,369 | 1.0x | |
| 7 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,893 | $86,296 | $59,369 | 0.9x | |
| 8 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,637 | $74,002 | $59,369 | 0.8x | |
| 9 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,095 | $48,252 | $59,369 | 0.8x | |
| 10 | Community Organization and AdvocacyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,795 | — | $59,369 | 0.7x | |
| 11 | Public HealthBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,088 | $66,896 | $59,369 | 0.7x | |
| 12 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,836 | $70,667 | $59,369 | 0.7x | |
| 13 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,668 | $58,985 | $59,369 | 0.6x | |
| 14 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,302 | $67,741 | $59,369 | 0.6x | |
| 15 | JournalismBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,105 | $62,026 | $59,369 | 0.6x | |
| 16 | Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,894 | — | $59,369 | 0.6x | |
| 17 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,683 | $67,978 | $59,369 | 0.6x | |
| 18 | Arts, Entertainment,and Media ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,413 | — | $59,369 | 0.5x | |
| 19 | Drama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $24,345 | $43,297 | $59,369 | 0.4x | |
| 20 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $21,440 | $63,499 | $59,369 | 0.4x | |
| 21 | Visual and Performing Arts, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $18,903 | $16,958 | $59,369 | 0.3x | |
| 22 | Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $61,399 | $59,369 | — | |
| 23 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $61,915 | $59,369 | — | |
| 24 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $60,586 | $59,369 | — |