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It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this <nil> ranking. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina

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#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
$60,244 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,049 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Duke University the best school in North Carolina for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at Duke is $60,244. 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 $29,049 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Duke. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$59,770 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,222 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wake Forest University. It ranked #2 on our list.

If you want to attend Wake Forest University, expect to pay an average of $59,770 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 $17,222 in student loans.

Wake Forest University 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. 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.

Full Wake Forest University Report

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
$9,028 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,347 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in North Carolina.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $9,028 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNC Chapel Hill. Out-of-state students pay an average of $36,891. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNC Chapel Hill accumulate an average of $16,347 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that UNC Chapel Hill does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Report

#4

Elon University

Elon, North Carolina
$38,725 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,558 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Elon University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s list.

Elon does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,725. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Elon accumulate an average of $17,558 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Full Elon University Report

#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
$9,131 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,305 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at North Carolina State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in North Carolina.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NC State is $9,131. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,916. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,305 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NC State does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
$7,297 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,531 Avg Student Debt

East Carolina University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $7,297 in tuition and fees if they attend ECU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,574. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,531 in loans while pursuing their degree.

ECU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full East Carolina University Report

#7

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
$7,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,113 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Appalachian State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $7,410 in tuition and fees if they attend Appalachian State full time. 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.

One thing to take note of is that Appalachian State does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Strayer University - North Carolina

Morrisville, North Carolina
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees
$44,452 Avg Student Debt

Strayer University - North Carolina came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

The average tuition and fees at Strayer University - North Carolina is $13,515. 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 $44,452 in student loans.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Strayer University - North Carolina. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#9

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
$38,726 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,540 Avg Student Debt

Queens University of Charlotte did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $38,726 to cover tuition and fees at Queens. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Queens accumulate an average of $27,540 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Queens. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Belmont Abbey College

Belmont, North Carolina
$28,397 Avg Student Debt

Belmont Abbey College ranked #10 on this year’s list.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from BAC accumulate an average of $28,397 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 BAC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 10% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Belmont Abbey College Report

#11

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
$7,238 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,787 Avg Student Debt

University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #11 on this year’s list.

Students from North Carolina who attend UNCW full time pay an average of $7,238 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state 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.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNCW does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.

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#12

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
$7,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,912 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNC Charlotte is $7,188. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,622. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,912 in loans while pursuing their degree.

UNC Charlotte 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. 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.

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#13

Catawba College

Salisbury, North Carolina
$25,156 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Catawba College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

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 fact, around 72% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
$7,468 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,759 Avg Student Debt

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNC Greensboro is $7,468. Those students who come from outside the state 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.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UNC Greensboro. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Wingate University

Wingate, North Carolina
$40,170 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,901 Avg Student Debt

Wingate University ranked #15 on this year’s 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Wingate accumulate an average of $24,901 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Since Wingate is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full Wingate University Report

#16

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, North Carolina
$3,495 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,823 Avg Student Debt

University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $3,495 in tuition and fees if they attend UNC Pembroke full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,495. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNC Pembroke accumulate an average of $26,823 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

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.

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#17

Montreat College

Montreat, North Carolina
$29,462 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,641 Avg Student Debt

Montreat College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list.

The average tuition and fees at Montreat College is $29,462. 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 $24,641 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Montreat College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 60% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
$4,367 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,228 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Western Carolina University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $4,367 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WCU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,367. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WCU accumulate an average of $23,228 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

WCU 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. 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.

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#19

High Point University

High Point, North Carolina
$39,752 Average Tuition & Fees

High Point University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the 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.

Full High Point University Report

#20

Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer, North Carolina
$32,480 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,113 Avg Student Debt

Pfeiffer University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,480 to cover tuition and fees at Pfeiffer University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,113 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Pfeiffer University. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#21

Campbell University

Buies Creek, North Carolina
$38,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,740 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Campbell University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $38,160 to cover tuition and fees at Campbell. 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 $23,740 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Campbell. In 2019-2020 about 25% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina
$32,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,734 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, Gardner - Webb University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you want to attend Gardner - Webb, expect to pay an average of $32,200 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 $26,734 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Gardner - Webb does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
$35,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,600 Avg Student Debt

Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte landed the #23 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $35,900 to cover tuition and fees at JWU Charlotte. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,600 in loans while pursuing their degree.

JWU Charlotte 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 9% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#24

University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, North Carolina
$22,618 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,758 Avg Student Debt

University of Mount Olive landed the #24 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

UMO does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $22,618. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,758 in loans while pursuing their degree.

UMO does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#25

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina
$5,379 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,780 Avg Student Debt

Fayetteville State University ranked #25 on this year’s list.

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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Fayetteville State University accumulate an average of $28,780 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Fayetteville State University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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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%.

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