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General Education Schools in North Carolina

255 students earned Education degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Education major is the 85th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in North Carolina

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 131
Bachelor’s Degree 82
Associate Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 20.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 63.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in North Carolina

There are 2,500 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, education grads earn an average of $66,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, UNCW grads earn an average salary of $41,448. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,136.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,924. In their early career, WCU grads earn an average salary of $37,533.

#3

Campbell University

Buies Creek
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,153 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,827. Graduates earn an average $38,647 after graduation.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,002 after earning their degree at this institution. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,411. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

#7

Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,185 Total Students

An average student at Pfeiffer University will pay a net price of $32,342. Graduates earn an average $38,206 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,467 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,329. 61% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Salem College

Winston-Salem
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
636 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,551 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. The average student takes 4.02 years to complete their degree at Salem.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
951 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. In their early career, Piedmont International University grads earn an average salary of $28,038. An average student at Piedmont International University will pay a net price of $14,466.

General Education Careers in NC

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Education Professors 10% $63,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,759
Educational Administration 1,205
Teacher Education Subject Specific 904
Student Counseling 557
Special Education 477
Curriculum & Instruction 182
Instructional Media Design 175
Teaching English or French 82

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