2023 Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 24 schools in North Carolina to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Top Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
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Our analysis found North Carolina State University to be the best school for teaching students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Carolina.
In-state students pay an average of $9,131 in tuition and fees if they attend NC State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,916. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NC State accumulate an average of $21,305 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
NC State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Appalachian State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in North Carolina.
Students from North Carolina who attend Appalachian State full time pay an average of $7,410 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,017. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,113 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Appalachian State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend East Carolina University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,297 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ECU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,574. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ECU accumulate an average of $24,531 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ECU. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Wilmington. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNCW is $7,238. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,303. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNCW accumulate an average of $22,787 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
UNCW does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,188 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNC Charlotte. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,622. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,912 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that UNC Charlotte does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,468 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNC Greensboro. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,627. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,759 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNC Greensboro. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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North Carolina A & T State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking.
Students from North Carolina who attend NC A&T full time pay an average of $6,733 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,243. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NC A&T accumulate an average of $30,266 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NC A&T. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
North Carolina Central University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Carolina Central University is $6,644. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,351. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,797 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since North Carolina Central University does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.
Western Carolina University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $4,367 in tuition and fees if they attend WCU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,367. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,228 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WCU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
High Point University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking.
High Point does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $39,752. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at High Point. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 19% took at least some of their classes online.
Campbell University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list.
If you want to attend Campbell, expect to pay an average of $38,160 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,740 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Campbell. During the 2019-2020 year, about 25% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Wingate University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at Wingate is $40,170. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,901 in student loans.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Wingate. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Winston - Salem State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $6,247 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WSSU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,903. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,735 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WSSU. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Catawba College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,156 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Catawba. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #15, Fayetteville State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
In-state students pay an average of $5,379 in tuition and fees if they attend Fayetteville State University full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,987. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,780 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Fayetteville State University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Gardner - Webb University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,200 to cover tuition and fees at Gardner - Webb. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,734 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Gardner - Webb does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNC Pembroke is $3,495. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,495. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,823 in loans while pursuing their degree.
UNC Pembroke does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Mars Hill University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Mars Hill accumulate an average of $29,380 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Mars Hill does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Belmont Abbey College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from BAC accumulate an average of $28,397 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at BAC. In 2019-2020 about 10% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Mount Olive did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at UMO is $22,618. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,758 in student loans.
UMO does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Lenoir - Rhyne University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,774 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Lenoir - Rhyne University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
St. Andrews University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at St. Andrews is $28,730. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since St. Andrews does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 34% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
North Carolina Wesleyan College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.
The average tuition and fees at North Carolina Wesleyan College is $33,346. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,903 in loans while pursuing their degree.
North Carolina Wesleyan College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Elizabeth City State University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.
Students from North Carolina who attend ECSU full time pay an average of $3,326 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,326. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ECSU accumulate an average of $27,491 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ECSU does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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