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Education in North Carolina

Education Schools in North Carolina

235 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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

Education Levels of 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 103
Bachelor’s Degree 90
Associate Degree 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for 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 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
74% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UNCW. 74% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $19,442.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,801. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

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#3

Campbell University

Buies Creek
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Campbell will pay a net price of $24,004.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,251. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,414. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at NC State. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#7

Pfeiffer University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,467 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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#9

Salem College

Winston-Salem
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
636 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,717. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 49% of the teachers are full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
951 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Piedmont International University. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. 63% of the teachers are full time.

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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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