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2023 Best Teaching Schools in North Carolina

38 Schools Ranked
$40,371 Average Earnings
$21,909 Avg Student Debt

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Best Teaching Schools in North Carolina to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 38 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in North Carolina

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, North Carolina
$40,419 Average Earnings
$11,203 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Stanly Community College to be the best school for teaching students in North Carolina.

On average, students take out $11,203 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Stanly Technical College graduates make an average of $40,419 annually.

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#2

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
$71,290 Average Earnings
$19,762 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in North Carolina list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,762 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $727, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Duke, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $71,290 during the early years of their career.

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#3

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$55,309 Average Earnings
$17,222 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 38 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Forest University landed the # 3 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,222 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $644 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Wake Forest University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,309 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina
$36,051 Average Earnings
$14,635 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Piedmont Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in North Carolina list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,635 in student loans.After graduating from Central Piedmont Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,051 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
$35,760 Average Earnings
$21,113 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Appalachian State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in North Carolina list.

Degree recipients from Appalachian State accumulate an average of $21,113 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $224 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Appalachian State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,760 during the early year of their career.

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#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
$49,709 Average Earnings
$20,889 Avg Student Debt

North Carolina State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in North Carolina list.

On average, students take out $20,889 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $285.After graduating from NC State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,709 during the early years of their career.

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#7

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
$51,808 Average Earnings
$16,358 Avg Student Debt

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $16,358 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $300.After graduating from UNC Chapel Hill, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,808 during the early years of their career.

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#8

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
$44,403 Average Earnings
$24,531 Avg Student Debt

East Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #8 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,531 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $277 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, ECU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,403 during the early year of their career.

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#9

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
$46,346 Average Earnings
$24,912 Avg Student Debt

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #9 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in North Carolina list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,912 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $193, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UNC Charlotte graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,346 during the early year of their career.

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#10

Campbell University

Buies Creek, North Carolina
$48,312 Average Earnings
$23,722 Avg Student Debt

Campbell University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,722 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $500 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Campbell graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,312 during the early year of their career.

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#11

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
$37,140 Average Earnings
$24,759 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,759 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $174, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UNC Greensboro, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,140 during the early years of their career.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Report

#12

High Point University

High Point, North Carolina
$49,697 Average Earnings

High Point University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #12 on the list.

During the early years of their career, High Point graduates make an average of $49,697 annually.

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#13

Haywood Community College

Clyde, North Carolina
$28,357 Average Earnings
$12,587 Avg Student Debt

Haywood Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in North Carolina list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,587 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Haywood Community College graduates make an average of $28,357 annually.

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#14

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
$37,326 Average Earnings
$22,787 Avg Student Debt

University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #14 on the list.

On average, students take out $22,787 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $304, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UNCW, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,326 during the early years of their career.

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#15

Wingate University

Wingate, North Carolina
$50,728 Average Earnings
$24,901 Avg Student Debt

Wingate University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in North Carolina list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,901 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $315, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Wingate graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,728 during the early year of their career.

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#16

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
$49,246 Average Earnings
$27,540 Avg Student Debt

Queens University of Charlotte did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #16 on the list.

On average, students take out $27,540 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Queens graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,246 during the early year of their career.

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#17

Catawba College

Salisbury, North Carolina
$28,378 Average Earnings
$25,156 Avg Student Debt

Catawba College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $25,156 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $156 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Catawba, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,378 during the early years of their career.

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#18

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$39,081 Average Earnings
$28,735 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Winston - Salem State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from WSSU accumulate an average of $28,735 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $111.After graduating from WSSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,081 during the early years of their career.

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#19

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
$39,924 Average Earnings
$23,228 Avg Student Debt

Western Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #19 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,228 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $198. During the early years of their career, WCU graduates make an average of $39,924 annually.

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#20

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
$34,991 Average Earnings
$22,490 Avg Student Debt

Wake Technical Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #20 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,490 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Wake Technical Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,991 during the early year of their career.

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#21

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
$37,008 Average Earnings
$34,797 Avg Student Debt

North Carolina Central University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in North Carolina list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,797 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $169 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, North Carolina Central University graduates make an average of $37,008 annually.

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#22

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, North Carolina
$32,325 Average Earnings
$18,293 Avg Student Debt

Fayetteville Technical Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in North Carolina list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,293 in student loans.After graduating from FTCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,325 during the early years of their career.

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#23

Vance-Granville Community College

Henderson, North Carolina
$33,291 Average Earnings
$15,175 Avg Student Debt

Vance-Granville Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #23 on the list.

Degree recipients from Vance-Granville Community College accumulate an average of $15,175 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Vance-Granville Community College graduates make an average of $33,291 annually.

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#24

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
$43,182 Average Earnings
$30,266 Avg Student Debt

North Carolina A & T State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in North Carolina ranking.

On average, students take out $30,266 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $143 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from NC A&T, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,182 during the early years of their career.

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#25

Salem College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$31,126 Average Earnings
$22,038 Avg Student Debt

Salem College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #25 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,038 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Salem graduates make an average of $31,126 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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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