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Doctoral (Research)+3% vs national median144 grads tracked

Education at Fayetteville State University

Ranked 61st of 135 doctoral (research) programs in Education by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$97,227
middle 50%: $79,368 – $113,706
Median · 5 years out
$103,464
middle 50%: $80,493 – $129,324
Median · 10 years out
$113,482
middle 50%: $71,728 – $137,412

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Education (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Fayetteville State University's doctoral (research) program in Education earn a median $97,227 one year after graduating, rising to $113,482 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 3% above the national median of $100,245 for this field, ranking 61st of 135 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
3.4 yrs
≈ $3,528 total interest

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