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General Education Schools in North Carolina

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

In this state, General Education is the 6th most popular major out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

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

2,500 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $66,990, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,448 after earning their degree at this institution. 72% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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

The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,533 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#3

Campbell University

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

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. An average student at Campbell will pay a net price of $26,169.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,827. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,647 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it.

#7

Pfeiffer University

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

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,342.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#9

Salem College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, Salem grads earn an average salary of $35,551. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,038 after earning their degree at this institution.

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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