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Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC · Public · General
Fayetteville State University is a public institution in Fayetteville, NC. With a 80% admission rate and 1,045 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 5,493 students, offers 18 programs with earnings data, and has a 39% 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
80%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,045
Enrollment
5,493
Completion Rate
39%
Cost of Attendance
$16,098
In-State Tuition
$3,969
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,969
Programs
18
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 18 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($16K)
Showing 18 of 18 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,448 | $87,767 | $16,098 | 4.6x | |
| 2 | Fire ProtectionBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,586 | $81,600 | $16,098 | 4.2x | |
| 3 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,940 | $60,188 | $16,098 | 3.2x | |
| 4 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,080 | $43,980 | $16,098 | 2.6x | |
| 5 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,056 | $48,981 | $16,098 | 2.5x | |
| 6 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,544 | $40,617 | $16,098 | 2.1x | |
| 7 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,069 | — | $16,098 | 2.0x | |
| 8 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,217 | $42,034 | $16,098 | 1.9x | |
| 9 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,944 | $48,720 | $16,098 | 1.9x | |
| 10 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,726 | $46,216 | $16,098 | 1.8x | |
| 11 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,016 | $42,029 | $16,098 | 1.8x | |
| 12 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,332 | $51,627 | $16,098 | 1.8x | |
| 13 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $24,210 | $35,927 | $16,098 | 1.5x | |
| 14 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $16,454 | — | $16,098 | 1.0x | |
| 15 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $40,887 | $16,098 | — | |
| 16 | Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $32,596 | $16,098 | — | |
| 17 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $56,203 | $16,098 | — | |
| 18 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $53,977 | $16,098 | — |