NC Colleges Ranked by Real ROI | Durham News

Forbes’ latest college rankings reveal which schools deliver the best return on investment—focusing on student debt, 20-year salaries, and leadership outcomes. North Carolina dominates with four top-100 schools: Duke (13), UNC-Chapel Hill (49), NC State (73), and Davidson (75). Surprisingly, NC State grads out-earn UNC grads two decades later. Duke leads with $11K debt and $120K median salary; UNC-Chapel Hill offers lower debt ($7K) and $103K median pay. NC State balances $8K debt with nearly $105K median income, while Davidson matches Duke’s debt level with similar earnings. This data shifts the conversation from prestige to real-world ROI, helping students and families make smarter, outcome-driven decisions. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/46c52664071dbf58