Colleges in North Carolina range from four year state universities to community colleges. The majority are two year public community colleges. Let’s look at some NCES stats about the Old North State:
Salary Breakdown College Scorecard tells us alums from the Duke University earn among the highest average salary. 10 years after starting school, the average alum from Duke University earns $99,600. Meanwhile, the 2018 mean annual wage earned in North Carolina is $47,200. You do the math!
The NC Promise Affordable Education program offers reduced college tuition at three participating colleges. Reduced tuition is $500 per semester or $2,500 per semester for out-of-state. For instance, in-state students at Elizabeth City State University save $7,000 in tuition. ECSU out-of-state students save $44,000 in tuition. Overall, NC Promise reduces students' financial burden while pursuing a college degree.
North Carolina is also a member of the SREB's Academic Common Market. Students pay in-state tuition at participating out-of-state colleges. This program allows students to pursue a desired degree outside of North Carolina. For example, if you went to a member school in Georgia you would pay Georgia's in-state tuition. Other participating states are South Carolina and Virginia.
According to the NCES in 2017-2018, the average tuition and fees in a four year public university are $8,188. In comparison, a private four year college's tuition and fees are $23,659. Check out North Carolina's tuition programs to help save for college!
Top North Carolina colleges were ranked by total student population.
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Source for school statistics and data is the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.
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