You would borrow a median $22,987 — about $261 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $40,144 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly — years of the salary premium.
The figures below are what the US Department of Education publishes for this university.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Fayetteville State University yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $22,987 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Fayetteville State University sits inside that set, and its graduates earn $624 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University North Carolina | A | $13,000 | $97,800 | 0.2 yrs |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina | A | $14,000 | $72,200 | 0.4 yrs |
| Davidson College North Carolina | A | $18,688 | $81,400 | 0.5 yrs |
| Wake Forest University North Carolina | A | $21,500 | $78,158 | 0.6 yrs |
| High Point University North Carolina | C | $24,575 | $61,389 | 1.1 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.