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2023 Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina

13 Schools Ranked
$2,532 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are so many teaching programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs 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.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, North Carolina
$2,794 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Stanly Community College to be the best school for teaching students who want to pursue a basic certificate in North Carolina.

In-state students pay an average of $2,794 in tuition and fees if they attend Stanly Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,245.

One thing to take note of is that Stanly Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina
$2,792 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 13 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Piedmont Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Central Piedmont Community College is $2,792. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,936.

One thing to take note of is that Central Piedmont Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Haywood Community College

Clyde, North Carolina
$2,580 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Haywood Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina list.

Students from North Carolina who attend Haywood Community College full time pay an average of $2,580 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,724.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Haywood Community College. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Gaston College

Dallas, North Carolina
$2,862 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Gaston College is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $2,862 in tuition and fees if they attend Gaston College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,006.

Online courses are available at Gaston College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
$2,768 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Wake Technical Community College is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate.

Students from North Carolina who attend Wake Technical Community College full time pay an average of $2,768 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,912.

One thing to take note of is that Wake Technical Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
$2,544 Average Tuition & Fees

Fayetteville Technical Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking.

Students from North Carolina who attend FTCC full time pay an average of $2,544 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,688.

Some students may be able to take online classes at FTCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Vance-Granville Community College

Henderson, North Carolina
$1,944 Average Tuition & Fees

Vance-Granville Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina list.

In-state students pay an average of $1,944 in tuition and fees if they attend Vance-Granville Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,552.

One thing to take note of is that Vance-Granville Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, North Carolina
$2,289 Average Tuition & Fees

Guilford Technical Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Guilford Technical Community College is $2,289. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,665.

Online courses are available at Guilford Technical Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Guilford Technical Community College Report

#9

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina
$2,626 Average Tuition & Fees

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list.

Students from North Carolina who attend Rowan-Cabarrus Community College full time pay an average of $2,626 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,770.

One thing to take note of is that Rowan-Cabarrus Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Report

#10

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
$1,940 Average Tuition & Fees

Pitt Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $1,940 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pitt Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,548.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pitt Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, North Carolina
$2,572 Average Tuition & Fees

Wilkes Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate teaching programs.

In-state students pay an average of $2,572 in tuition and fees if they attend Wilkes Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,716.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Wilkes Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 97% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Wilkes Community College Report

#12

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro, North Carolina
$2,640 Average Tuition & Fees

Edgecombe Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate teaching programs.

In-state students pay an average of $2,640 in tuition and fees if they attend Edgecombe Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,784.

Edgecombe Community 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 2019-2020 about 90% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Edgecombe Community College Report

#13

Robeson Community College

Lumberton, North Carolina
$2,563 Average Tuition & Fees

Robeson Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in North Carolina ranking.

Students from North Carolina who attend Robeson Community College full time pay an average of $2,563 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,707.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Robeson Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Robeson Community College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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