Jacksonville, North Carolina Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Jacksonville, North Carolina: median public in-state tuition $2,512 (-54.4% vs national median) median graduate debt $15,917 (+19.9% vs U.S.) 2,919 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 2,919 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $2,512 (-54.4% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $16,498 (+65.5% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $15,917 (+19.9% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $14,456
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Jacksonville serve students across North Carolina with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 2,919 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $2,512. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Jacksonville, North Carolina and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Jacksonville vs North Carolina & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, North Carolina | $2,512 | $16,498 | $15,917 | N/A | 2,919 |
| North Carolina (state median) | $2,613 | $6,820 | $20,000 | 52.0% | 421,744 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Jacksonville, North Carolina vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, North Carolina | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| North Carolina (state median) | $47,364 | 86.1% | 73.1% | 6.8% | — | 64.8% | 0.54 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in North Carolina (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, North Carolina | $2,512 | $16,498 | $15,917 | N/A | 2,919 | N/A | N/A |
| Raleigh | $17,217 | $22,068 | $20,000 | 44.8% | 52,098 | $49,091 | 85.2% |
| Charlotte | $18,882 | $21,964 | $18,000 | 61.3% | 44,804 | $57,481 | 84.7% |
| Greensboro | $18,484 | $16,932 | $25,804 | 46.0% | 31,003 | $46,566 | 85.7% |
| Wilmington | $5,012 | $20,109 | $9,500 | 70.6% | 24,818 | $54,967 | 85.0% |
| Wilmington | $5,012 | $20,109 | $9,500 | 70.6% | 24,818 | $54,967 | 85.0% |
| Chapel Hill | $8,994 | $16,196 | $10,166 | 91.2% | 20,950 | $72,200 | 86.6% |
| Greenville | $7,361 | $13,617 | $15,750 | 62.6% | 19,951 | $55,146 | 88.4% |
| Greenville | $7,361 | $13,617 | $15,750 | 62.6% | 19,951 | $55,146 | 88.4% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
In-state tuition: Jacksonville, North Carolina vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Jacksonville, North Carolina median in-state tuition is $2,512, -54.4% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Jacksonville, North Carolina vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Jacksonville, North Carolina is $15,917 (+19.9% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $14,456.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Jacksonville, North Carolina median public in-state tuition is $2,512, about -54.4% vs the national median. Versus the Southeast region, tuition is -49.7%.
Median graduate debt is $15,917 (+19.9% above the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Jacksonville?
This city profile covers 2 campuses in Jacksonville, North Carolina with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Jacksonville?
Median in-state tuition in Jacksonville is $2,512 and median net price is $16,498. For North Carolina overall, medians are $2,613 and $6,820; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Jacksonville?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Jacksonville is N/A vs $47,364 for North Carolina and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Jacksonville colleges?
Median completer debt in Jacksonville is $15,917 vs $20,000 for North Carolina and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Jacksonville?
Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Jacksonville, North Carolina, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.
Sources & related
- North Carolina college profile
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- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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