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North Carolina Nursing Colleges

90 Colleges
$39,775 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$28,686 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

North Carolina ranked #12 in the nation for nursing degrees handed out in 2021. Around 7,425 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $9,944 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $15,410 a year.

An estimated 38% of college students in North Carolina take out loans, with the average loan amount being $7,171 per year.

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#1

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$7,317 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of North Carolina at Wilmington is 17,915, of which 14,650 students are undergraduates and of those, 11,989 are full-time. It takes the average UNCW undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 47% of students at UNCW take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,040 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,972 during the early-career years.

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#2

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$65,805 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,717 undergraduates at Duke, of which 6,572 are full-time, and there are 16,172 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Duke is 4.1 years.

Roughly 19% of students at Duke take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,351 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $85,792 during the early-career years.

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#3

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$7,361 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 28,798 students at ECU in total, 23,056 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 18,886 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at ECU is 4.4 years.

Roughly 57% of students at ECU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,654 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,420 during the early-career years.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$7,593 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 19,764 students at UNC Greensboro in total, 15,995 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 13,391 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNC Greensboro is 4.4 years.

53% of UNC Greensboro students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,755 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,869 during the early-career years.

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#5

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$6,735 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,689 undergraduates at WSSU, of which 4,033 are full-time, and there are 5,169 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at WSSU is 4.6 years.

Roughly 72% of students at WSSU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,507 a year.

Students who graduate from WSSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,557 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#6

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$7,214 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 24,175 undergraduates at UNC Charlotte, of which 21,104 are full-time, and there are 30,146 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 50% of students at UNC Charlotte take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,127 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UNC Charlotte is $48,812.

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#7

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$4,532 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
54% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,517 undergraduates at WCU, of which 8,760 are full-time, and there are 12,243 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at WCU is 4.4 years.

Roughly 54% of students at WCU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,250 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,085 during the early-career years.

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#8

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$3,969 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Fayetteville State University is 6,726, of which 5,661 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,959 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Fayetteville State University is 4.7 years.

Approximately 60% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,396 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,831 during the early-career years.

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#9

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$8,989 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 30,092 students at UNC Chapel Hill in total, 19,395 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 18,505 are full-time. It takes the average UNC Chapel Hill undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

20% of UNC Chapel Hill students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,953 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UNC Chapel Hill is $57,057.

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#10

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$42,790 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,670 undergraduates at Queens, of which 1,535 are full-time, and there are 2,338 students altogether. For undergraduates at Queens, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Roughly 53% of students at Queens take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,903 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,170 during the early-career years.

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#11

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,450 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,536 students at Gardner - Webb in total, 2,071 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,726 are full-time. For undergraduates at Gardner - Webb, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Roughly 57% of students at Gardner - Webb take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,854 a year.

Students who graduate from Gardner - Webb with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,996 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#12

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$7,541 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Appalachian State University is 20,023, of which 18,061 students are undergraduates and of those, 16,905 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Appalachian State is 4.3 years.

42% of Appalachian State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,207 a year.

Students who graduate from Appalachian State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,663 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#13

Carolinas College of Health Sciences

Charlotte, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$19,095 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Carolinas College of Health Sciences is 514, which includes 94 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

100% of Carolinas College of Health Sciences students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $11,167 a year.

Students who graduate from Carolinas College of Health Sciences with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $59,817 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#14

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$2,336 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

There are 21,760 students at Wake Technical Community College in total, 6,944 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

60% of Wake Technical Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,460 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,300 during the early-career years.

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#15

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$2,256 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,712 full-time undergraduates at Forsyth Tech, and 7,587 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 15% of students at Forsyth Tech take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,654 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Forsyth Tech is $30,285.

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#16

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$1,970 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Pitt Community College is 7,688, which includes 3,031 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Roughly 9% of students at Pitt Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,722 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,104 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$2,882 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
11% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,916 full-time undergraduates at A-B Tech, and 6,601 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

11% of A-B Tech students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,815 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,630 during the early-career years.

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#17

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$2,792 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Central Piedmont Community College is 16,668, which includes 6,367 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at Central Piedmont Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,400 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Central Piedmont Community College is $32,138.

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#19

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$3,571 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,436 undergraduates at UNC Pembroke, of which 4,945 are full-time, and there are 8,262 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

51% of UNC Pembroke students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,157 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,126 during the early-career years.

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#20

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Concord, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,070 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

There are 452 undergraduates at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, of which 159 are full-time, and there are 526 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

100% of Cabarrus College of Health Sciences students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,662 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is $52,960.

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#21

Lenoir - Rhyne University

Hickory, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$30,900 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
67% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Lenoir - Rhyne University is 2,686, of which 1,783 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,566 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Lenoir - Rhyne University is 4.2 years.

67% of Lenoir - Rhyne University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,577 a year.

Students who graduate from Lenoir - Rhyne University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,799 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#22

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$2,064 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,143 full-time undergraduates at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, and 7,109 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Students who graduate from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,316 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#23

Davidson County Community College

Thomasville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$2,279 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
21% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,537 full-time undergraduates at DCCC, and 3,765 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

21% of DCCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,957 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,183 during the early-career years.

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#24

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$6,542 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
68% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,078 students at North Carolina Central University in total, 6,067 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,962 are full-time. It takes the average North Carolina Central University undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 68% of students at North Carolina Central University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,949 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from North Carolina Central University is $35,967.

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#25

Gaston College

Dallas, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
$3,186 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Gaston College is 5,345, which includes 1,230 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Students who graduate from Gaston College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,988 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Other North Carolina Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Cape Fear Community College 69
27 Fayetteville Technical Community College 68
28 Guilford Technical Community College 64
29 North Carolina A & T State University 62
30 Sandhills Community College 60
31 Barton College 52
31 Wilson Community College 52
33 Catawba Valley Community College 50
33 Mitchell Community College 50
35 Surry Community College 47
35 Vance-Granville Community College 47
35 Chamberlain University - North Carolina 47
38 Johnston Community College 46
39 Southeastern Community College 45
40 Campbell University 44
41 Craven Community College 43
42 Bladen Community College 39
42 Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute 39
42 Lenoir Community College 39
45 Richmond Community College 38
45 Wayne Community College 38
47 College of the Albemarle 37
48 Robeson Community College 36
48 Sampson Community College 36
50 Rockingham Community College 34
50 Wake Forest University 34
52 Beaufort County Community College 32
52 Coastal Carolina Community College 32
52 Durham Technical Community College 32
52 University of Mount Olive 32
56 Piedmont Community College 31
57 Lees - McRae College 29
57 Western Piedmont Community College 29
57 Wilkes Community College 29
60 Blue Ridge Community College 27
60 Wingate University 27
62 Brunswick Community College 26
62 Isothermal Community College 26
64 McDowell Technical Community College 24
65 Catawba College 23
66 Nash Community College 22
66 Southwestern Community College 22
68 Carteret Community College 21
68 Tri-County Community College 21
70 James Sprunt Community College 20
70 Stanly Community College 20
70 Alamance Community College 20
73 South Piedmont Community College 19
73 Cleveland Community College 19
73 Halifax Community College 19
73 Haywood Community College 19
73 Pfeiffer University 19
78 Edgecombe Community College 17
79 Mars Hill University 16
79 Mayland Community College 16
81 Methodist University 14
81 William Peace University 14
83 Central Carolina Community College 13
84 Roanoke-Chowan Community College 10
85 Randolph Community College 7
86 Montgomery Community College 4
87 Belmont Abbey College 0
87 North Carolina Wesleyan College 0
87 Watts School of Nursing 0
87 South University, High Point 0

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