The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal has published a new paper by Harrington Shaw and Adam Kissel, “Student Loan Debt and Earnings at North Carolina Universities.” The paper provides an overview of students’ debt-to-earnings ratios at North Carolina colleges and universities.
“College is about much more than just career success. But no student should be left worse off after attending college” said Jenna Robinson, president of the Martin Center. “This report will give students and policymakers the information they need to make smart decisions.”
The report explores the data compiled and analyzed by the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), which identifies alumni debt and income by program at each college. The results are separated into four different accountability thresholds to enable parents and prospective students to compare and contrast university or college options.
The authors conclude, “Prospective students should take into account DPE ranges when applying to colleges and selecting degree programs” and that taxpayers should hold the UNC System accountable.
Read the full report here.