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General Studies in North Carolina

General Studies Schools in North Carolina

183 General Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A General Studies major is the 174th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Studies Majors in North Carolina

General Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 85
Bachelor’s Degree 69
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 36.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 44.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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Jobs for General Studies Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 5,220 people employed in jobs related to a general studies degree, compared to 183,750 nationwide.

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Wages for General Studies Jobs in North Carolina

General Studies grads earn an average of $70,590 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,169 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,618.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,057 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,896.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,382 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,992. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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Carteret Community College

Morehead City
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,347 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 20% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,911.

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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

37% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $34,720. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,328 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,042 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,322.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,601 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 28% of the teachers are full time.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,765 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 21%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $7,611.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,396 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,661. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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General Studies Careers in NC

Some of the careers general studies majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Professors 9% $60,130

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Liberal Arts 16,102
Individualized Studies 2,008
Humanities 4

View all majors related to General Studies

View Nationwide General Studies Report

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