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Education Schools in North Carolina

10,301 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Education is the 4th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 2,726
Master’s Degree 2,651
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,303
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,303
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,303
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1,150
Post-Master’s Certificate 1,150
Associate Degree 854
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 349
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 349
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 349
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 268
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 268

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: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 24.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for Education Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 271,280 people employed in jobs related to an education degree, compared to 8,653,610 nationwide.

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Wages for Education Jobs in North Carolina

Education grads earn an average of $62,790 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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

914 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

808 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

733 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,550. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

In their early career, UNCW grads earn an average salary of $41,448. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

421 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

A typical student attending UNC Greensboro will pay a net price of $11,629. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro.

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

In their early career, WCU grads earn an average salary of $37,533. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

#8

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
340 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,776. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

244 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. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

240 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,262 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UNC Pembroke will pay a net price of $10,792.

Education Careers in NC

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 21% $29,540
Interpreters and Translators 21% $43,770
Business Professors 16% $72,920
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 16% $34,310
Coaches and Scouts 15% $34,990
Psychology Professors 15% $68,210
Biological Science Professors 14% $65,550
Preschool Teachers 13% $26,330
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 13% $49,530
Environmental Science Professors 12% $65,430
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 11% $61,060
Preschool Education Administrators 11% $44,850
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $81,840
Physics Postsecondary Professors 11% $75,380
Education Administrators 11% $76,800
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 10% $57,970
Economics Professors 10% $91,330
Political Science Professors 10% $73,920
Instructional Coordinators 10% $56,070
History Professors 10% $65,650
Education Professors 10% $63,460
Social Sciences Professors 10% $71,190
Education, Training, and Library Workers 10% $53,810
Sociology Professors 10% $66,370
Chemistry Professors 10% $71,450
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 10% $77,710
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $59,610
Teachers 10% $0
English Language and Literature Professors 9% $58,480
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $61,890
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 9% $63,750
Postsecondary Education Administrators 9% $90,070
Librarians 9% $53,650
Special Education Preschool Teachers 9% $49,240
Teacher Assistants 9% $23,380
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 8% $68,120
Multimedia Collections Specialists 8% $46,770
Social Scientists 8% $68,150
Kindergarten Teachers 8% $45,810
High School Teachers 8% $46,760
Middle School Teachers 8% $46,290
Technical Education Teachers 8% $49,420
Elementary School Teachers 8% $45,860
Home Economics Professors 8% $58,190
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 8% $46,630
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 7% $78,320
Computer Science Professors 7% $64,220
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $48,400
Special Education Professors 7% $48,070
Technical Education High School Teachers 7% $50,140
Geography Professors 6% $77,550
Agricultural Sciences Professors 6% $47,480
Vocational Education Professors 3% $53,200
Special Education Teachers 0% $44,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Social Sciences 5,208
Communication & Journalism 3,754
Psychology 3,751
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 745
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 503
Library Science 381
History 58

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