Concord, North Carolina Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

Colleges in Concord, North Carolina: median public in-state tuition $16,550 (+200.2% vs national median) median graduate debt $14,500 (+9.3% vs U.S.) 822 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 822 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $16,550 (+200.2% vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $16,184 (+62.3% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $14,500 (+9.3% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $14,456
  • Average completion rate (institutions in state): 71.4%

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Overview

Colleges and universities in Concord serve students across North Carolina with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 822 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $16,550. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Concord, North Carolina and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Concord vs North Carolina & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Concord, North Carolina$16,550$16,184$14,50071.4%822
North Carolina (state median)$2,613$6,820$20,00052.0%421,744
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221

Earnings & employment outcomes: Concord, 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.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
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
Concord, North CarolinaN/AN/AN/A——N/AN/A
North Carolina (state median)$47,36486.1%73.1%6.8%—64.8%0.54
United States$54,38488.0%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.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Concord, North Carolina$16,550$16,184$14,50071.4%822N/AN/A
Raleigh$17,217$22,068$20,00044.8%52,098$49,09185.2%
Charlotte$18,882$21,964$18,00061.3%44,804$57,48184.7%
Greensboro$18,484$16,932$25,80446.0%31,003$46,56685.7%
Wilmington$5,012$20,109$9,50070.6%24,818$54,96785.0%
Wilmington$5,012$20,109$9,50070.6%24,818$54,96785.0%
Chapel Hill$8,994$16,196$10,16691.2%20,950$72,20086.6%
Greenville$7,361$13,617$15,75062.6%19,951$55,14688.4%
Greenville$7,361$13,617$15,75062.6%19,951$55,14688.4%
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221$54,38488.0%

In-state tuition: Concord, North Carolina vs benchmarks

Sticker price

Concord, North Carolina median in-state tuition is $16,550, +200.2% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: Concord, North Carolina vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Concord, North Carolina is $14,500 (+9.3% 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

Concord, North Carolina median public in-state tuition is $16,550, about +200.2% vs the national median. Versus the Southeast region, tuition is +231.5%.

Median graduate debt is $14,500 (+9.3% 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.

Completion & workforce context

Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Concord, North Carolina is 71.4% (national institution average about 50.3%).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Concord?

This city profile covers 2 campuses in Concord, North Carolina with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Concord?

Median in-state tuition in Concord is $16,550 and median net price is $16,184. 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 Concord?

Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Concord is N/A vs $47,364 for North Carolina and $54,384 nationally.

What is student debt like for Concord colleges?

Median completer debt in Concord is $14,500 vs $20,000 for North Carolina and $13,271 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Concord?

Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Concord, 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.

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