North Carolina Central University

UNCF’s holistic, powerful study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” reaffirms the significant economic contributions of North Carolina Central University. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by North Carolina Central University’s faculty, employees and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion and a more dynamic community environment.

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Founded in 1910 in Durham, North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) was the first state-supported liberal arts college for African American students in North Carolina. NCCU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in criminal justice, business administration and management, social sciences, and psychology.

  • $388.5M
    Total Economic Impact
  • 3,411
    Jobs
  • $4.9B
    Lifetime Earnings of 2021 Graduates