Saint Augustine’s University ranked 17th in coaching salaries among North Carolina’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The university’s coaches received an average salary of $66,178, with the top coaching salary reaching $77,692.
Wake Forest University led the state by offering the highest average coaching salary in North Carolina in 2024, totaling $778,858.
Coaches at North Carolina post-secondary schools earned an average salary of $115,460 in 2024, marking a 4.8% rise from the previous year’s average of $110,178.
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | $778,858 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $718,323 |
| Duke University | $520,948 |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $496,648 |
| East Carolina University | $381,344 |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $246,616 |
| Appalachian State University | $215,305 |
| Elon University | $147,874 |
| High Point University | $145,975 |
| Campbell University | $130,966 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
