2023 Most Popular Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
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The Most Popular Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 49 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
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Our analysis found Appalachian State University to be the most popular school for teaching students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Carolina. Appalachian State University is a large public school located in Boone, North Carolina that handed out 400 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Appalachian State is $7,410. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,017. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,113 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
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 fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Carolina University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. This large public school is located in Greenville, North Carolina, and it awarded 383 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ECU is $7,297. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,574. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,531 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
ECU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 195 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNC Greensboro is $7,468. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,627. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNC Greensboro accumulate an average of $24,759 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UNC Greensboro does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in North Carolina. Wilmington, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 191 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,238 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNCW. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,303. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,787 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UNCW. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Western Carolina University is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. WCU is a fairly large public school situated in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It awarded 184 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend WCU full time pay an average of $4,367 in tuition and fees. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
One thing to take note of is that WCU does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the large public school handed out 165 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNC Charlotte is $7,188. Out-of-state students 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. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNC Charlotte does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
North Carolina State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 155 students in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend NC State full time pay an average of $9,131 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that NC State does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 115 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $9,028 in tuition and fees if they attend UNC Chapel Hill full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $36,891. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,347 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
UNC Chapel 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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University of Mount Olive ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Mount Olive, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 84 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend UMO, expect to pay an average of $22,618 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced 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. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
UMO does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Elon University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Elon, North Carolina, and it awarded 70 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Elon, expect to pay an average of $38,725 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,558 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Pembroke, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 57 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from North Carolina who attend UNC Pembroke full time pay an average of $3,495 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,495. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,823 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UNC Pembroke does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Wingate University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Wingate, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 57 students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $40,170 to cover tuition and fees at Wingate. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Wingate accumulate an average of $24,901 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Wingate is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Campbell University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Campbell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Buies Creek, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Campbell does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,160. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,740 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Campbell. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 25% took at least some of their classes online.
High Point University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. High Point is located in High Point, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
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. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at High Point, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 19% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
North Carolina A & T State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. This fairly large public school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,733 in tuition and fees if they attend NC A&T full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,243. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,266 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NC A&T does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Winston - Salem State University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. WSSU is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WSSU accumulate an average of $28,735 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WSSU. 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.
Fayetteville State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Fayetteville State University is a medium-sized public school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina that handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Fayetteville State University is $5,379. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,987. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,780 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Online courses are available at Fayetteville State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Belmont Abbey College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Belmont Abbey College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Belmont, North Carolina that handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,397 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that BAC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 10% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Duke University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Duke University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 36 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Duke does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $60,244. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,049 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Duke, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Gardner - Webb University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Gardner - Webb University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina that handed out 34 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,734 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Gardner - Webb. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Mars Hill University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Mars Hill is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Mars Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,380 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Mars Hill does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
North Carolina Central University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized public school situated in Durham, North Carolina. It awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Carolina Central University is $6,644. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,351. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $34,797 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at North Carolina Central University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Catawba College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Catawba College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Salisbury, North Carolina that handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,156 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able 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 #24, Lees - McRae College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Banner Elk, North Carolina is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 25 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Lees - McRae College, expect to pay an average of $28,667 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,142 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lees - McRae College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 25% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lenoir - Rhyne University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Lenoir - Rhyne University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Hickory, North Carolina. It awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Lenoir - Rhyne University accumulate an average of $24,774 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lenoir - Rhyne University does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 59% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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