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Looking at recent graduations, North Carolina nursing colleges awarded 330,582 degrees. North Carolina colleges have an average net price of $14,719 per year. Among North Carolina colleges, graduates carry a median debt of $11,677.

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There are 26,389 undergraduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, and there are 36,389 students altogether. Approximately 85.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Roughly 40.0% of applicants are admitted. A typical graduate debt at North Carolina State University at Raleigh is $17,320. Those who earn a degree from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn an average of $50,866 in the early years after graduation.

The student body includes 20,556 undergraduates at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and there are 32,109 students altogether. Roughly 92.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This is a very selective school, admitting only 19.0% of applicants gaining admission. The median graduate debt at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is about $12,989. Graduates of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill take home approximately $51,058 in the early years after graduation.

The school has 23,567 undergraduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and there are 29,884 students altogether. Roughly 69.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Roughly 80.0% of applicants are admitted. A typical student debt at University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes to $16,500. Graduates of University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn an average of $44,953 in the early years after graduation.

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Duke University

Durham, NC

There are 6,417 undergraduates at Duke University, and there are 17,041 students altogether. Approximately 96.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Duke University. This is a very selective school, admitting only 7.0% of students who apply being admitted. The typical graduate debt at Duke University is $12,000. Those who earn a degree from Duke University make an average of $74,497 during the early years of their career after graduation.

The student body includes 13,640 undergraduates at Central Piedmont Community College. The typical amount of student debt at Central Piedmont Community College is about $5,500. Graduates of Central Piedmont Community College make an average of $37,962 in the early years after graduation.

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East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

The student body includes 19,857 undergraduates at East Carolina University, with 25,314 students altogether. About 64.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at East Carolina University. Around 90.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical graduate debt at East Carolina University comes to $17,500. Students who graduate from East Carolina University make an average of $44,602 in the early years after graduation.

There are 18,605 undergraduates at Wake Technical Community College. The typical student debt at Wake Technical Community College comes to $7,000. Students who graduate from Wake Technical Community College make an average of $38,942 during the early-career years.

There are 8,814 undergraduates at Fayetteville Technical Community College. The typical amount of student debt at Fayetteville Technical Community College comes to $8,000. Those who earn a degree from Fayetteville Technical Community College earn an average of $41,705 during the early years of their career after graduation.

There are 19,304 undergraduates at Appalachian State University, and there are 21,152 students altogether. Approximately 74.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at Appalachian State University. Around 89.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical student debt at Appalachian State University comes to $15,750. Those who earn a degree from Appalachian State University earn an average of $37,893 in the early years after graduation.

The student body includes 14,176 undergraduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, with 17,669 students altogether. Roughly 73.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at University of North Carolina Wilmington. About 74.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical amount of student debt at University of North Carolina Wilmington is about $15,178. Those who earn a degree from University of North Carolina Wilmington make an average of $44,355 during the early-career years.

The student body includes 13,848 undergraduates at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and there are 17,435 students altogether. Approximately 58.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Around 90.0% of students who apply get accepted. The median graduate debt at University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes to $16,750. Those who earn a degree from University of North Carolina at Greensboro take home approximately $37,785 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

The student body includes 9,867 undergraduates at Western Carolina University, and there are 11,486 students altogether. About 60.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at Western Carolina University. Around 87.0% of students who apply get accepted. The typical amount of student debt at Western Carolina University is about $15,348. Those who earn a degree from Western Carolina University earn an average of $40,015 in the early years after graduation.

There are 11,925 undergraduates at North Carolina A & T State University, and there are 13,594 students altogether. Roughly 56.0% of students complete their degree within 150% of the normal time at North Carolina A & T State University. Around 46.0% of applicants are admitted. The median student debt at North Carolina A & T State University is about $20,909. Those who earn a degree from North Carolina A & T State University earn an average of $39,098 during the early-career years.

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

There are 5,471 undergraduates at Wake Forest University, with 9,121 students altogether. Approximately 90.0% finish within 150% of the normal time at Wake Forest University. This is a very selective school, admitting only 22.0% of those who apply getting accepted. A typical graduate debt at Wake Forest University is about $19,500. Students who graduate from Wake Forest University take home approximately $52,635 during the early years of their career after graduation.

There are 8,179 undergraduates at Guilford Technical Community College. A typical amount of student debt at Guilford Technical Community College is about $7,915. Those who earn a degree from Guilford Technical Community College earn an average of $36,501 during the early-career years.

The school has 6,939 undergraduates at Forsyth Technical Community College. The median amount of student debt at Forsyth Technical Community College is about $5,888. Students who graduate from Forsyth Technical Community College take home approximately $39,115 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Gaston College

Dallas, NC

There are 3,359 undergraduates at Gaston College. Those who earn a degree from Gaston College earn an average of $37,690 in the early years after graduation.

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Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC

The student body includes 5,175 undergraduates at Pitt Community College. The typical student debt at Pitt Community College is about $8,250. Those who earn a degree from Pitt Community College take home approximately $38,431 in the early years after graduation.

The student body includes 5,386 undergraduates at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, and there are 7,531 students altogether. Approximately 45.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Around 92.0% of students who apply get accepted. A typical amount of student debt at University of North Carolina at Pembroke is $15,500. Students who graduate from University of North Carolina at Pembroke take home approximately $35,639 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NC

The school has 9,497 undergraduates at Cape Fear Community College. A typical graduate debt at Cape Fear Community College is about $6,334. Those who earn a degree from Cape Fear Community College take home approximately $35,317 during the early years of their career after graduation.

The student body includes 4,073 undergraduates at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. The typical student debt at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College comes to $8,457. Those who earn a degree from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College take home approximately $37,723 in the early years after graduation.

The student body includes 1,617 undergraduates at MyComputerCareer at Raleigh. The typical graduate debt at MyComputerCareer at Raleigh is about $9,500. Students who graduate from MyComputerCareer at Raleigh make an average of $38,028 during the early-career years.

#23

Elon University

Elon, NC

The student body includes 6,402 undergraduates at Elon University, with 7,207 students altogether. Approximately 83.0% of students graduate within 150% of the normal time at Elon University. Around 67.0% of students who apply get accepted. A typical graduate debt at Elon University comes to $18,500. Students who graduate from Elon University earn an average of $45,880 during the early-career years.

#24

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC

The school has 1,998 undergraduates at Wayne Community College. The median graduate debt at Wayne Community College comes to $5,875. Graduates of Wayne Community College earn an average of $36,704 during the early-career years.

The student body includes 4,909 undergraduates at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. The median graduate debt at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is about $10,000. Students who graduate from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College make an average of $35,528 during the early-career years.

Other North Carolina Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Alamance Community College 3,166
27 North Carolina Central University 3,102
28 Campbell University 3,052
29 High Point University 3,040
30 Fayetteville State University 2,968
31 Johnston Community College 2,752
32 Beaufort County Community College 2,740
33 Davidson-Davie Community College 2,676
34 Central Carolina Community College 2,514
35 Catawba Valley Community College 2,448
36 Isothermal Community College 2,324
37 Wilkes Community College 2,246
38 Winston-Salem State University 2,132
39 Coastal Carolina Community College 2,126
40 Craven Community College 2,112
41 Cleveland Community College 2,006
42 Randolph Community College 1,922
43 Gardner-Webb University 1,918
44 Mitchell Community College 1,862
45 Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute 1,770
46 Surry Community College 1,770
47 Durham Technical Community College 1,740
48 Wingate University 1,624
49 Stanly Community College 1,598
50 Blue Ridge Community College 1,564
51 Vance-Granville Community College 1,536
52 Richmond Community College 1,526
53 Sandhills Community College 1,520
54 Lenoir Community College 1,442
55 Southeastern Community College 1,422
56 Nash Community College 1,416
57 College of the Albemarle 1,400
58 Southwestern Community College 1,378
59 University of North Carolina Asheville 1,368
60 Sampson Community College 1,350
61 NASCAR Technical Institute 1,330
62 Brunswick Community College 1,284
63 James Sprunt Community College 1,250
64 Lenoir-Rhyne University 1,250
65 South Piedmont Community College 1,194
66 Queens University of Charlotte 1,160
67 Western Piedmont Community College 1,130
68 University of Mount Olive 1,110
69 Carteret Community College 1,100
70 Strayer University-North Carolina 1,088
71 Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 1,074
72 Montgomery Community College 1,042
73 Meredith College 1,014
74 Davidson College 1,008
75 McDowell Technical Community College 856
76 Piedmont Community College 852
77 Robeson Community College 850
78 Rockingham Community College 844
79 Edgecombe Community College 808
80 Wilson Community College 806
81 Health And Style Institute 774
82 Elizabeth City State University 766
83 Bladen Community College 764
84 Methodist University 744
85 North Carolina Wesleyan University 732
86 Haywood Community College 710
87 Halifax Community College 692
88 Belmont Abbey College 616
89 Pfeiffer University 604
90 Barton College 586
91 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 586
92 Tri-County Community College 582
93 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 556
94 Martin Community College 554
95 Catawba College 528
96 Mars Hill University 498
97 Cabarrus College of Health Sciences 458
98 Johnson C Smith University 456
99 Carolina University 452
100 Guilford College 440
101 Lees-McRae College 408
102 Chowan University 392
103 Roanoke-Chowan Community College 392
104 Mayland Community College 382
105 Brevard College 358
106 Warren Wilson College 358
107 Montreat College 352
108 Shaw University 346
109 William Peace University 340
110 Carolinas College of Health Sciences 322
111 Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville 310
112 Aveda Institute-Chapel Hill 304
113 Greensboro College 298
114 Pamlico Community College 262
115 St. Andrews University 248
116 Saint Augustine’s University 244
117 Southeastern College-Charlotte 244
118 Leons Beauty School Inc 240
119 Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville 238
120 College of Wilmington 224
121 Salem College 214
122 Chamberlain University-North Carolina 204
123 Livingstone College 200
124 Louisburg College 194
125 Paul Mitchell the School-Charlotte 192
126 Miller-Motte College-Wilmington 174
127 Paul Mitchell the School-Fayetteville 172
128 Winston Salem Barber School 168
129 Miller-Motte College-Raleigh 162
130 Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte 154
131 Watts College of Nursing 142
132 Gwinnett College 126
133 Shepherds Theological Seminary 112
134 Empire Beauty School-Concord 108
135 Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts 106
136 Carolina College of Biblical Studies 102
137 Center for Massage 102
138 Manna University 100
139 Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro 86
140 Bennett College 84
141 Paul Mitchell the School-Raleigh 84
142 Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology 78
143 Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design 70
144 Empire Beauty School-Pineville 60
145 Hood Theological Seminary 60
146 Mid-Atlantic Christian University 54
147 Empire Beauty School-Winston-Salem 52
148 Empire Beauty School-Charlotte 48
149 Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College 46
150 Carolina College of Hair Design Inc 42
151 Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary 40
152 Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine 40
153 No Grease Barber School 38
154 South University-High Point 30
155 Beyond Measure Barbering Institute 24
156 One Stop Academy 24
157 Carolina Christian College 22
158 Bull City Durham Beauty and Barber College 20
159 Heritage Bible College 20
160 Galen Health Institutes-Asheville 12
161 Elevate Salon Institute 0
162 Mitchells Academy 0
163 University of North Carolina System 0

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