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$40,371 Average Earnings
$21,909 Avg Student Debt

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.

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Top Business Schools in North Carolina

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#1

Duke University

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

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

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,762 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $727 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Duke graduates make an average of $71,290 annually.

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#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,358 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $300 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.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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#3

Wake Forest University

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

Out of the 56 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Forest University landed the # 3 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from Wake Forest University accumulate an average of $17,222 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $644, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Wake Forest University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,309 during the early years of their career.

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#4

Elon University

Elon, North Carolina
$53,723 Average Earnings
$17,558 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 56 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Elon University landed the # 4 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from Elon accumulate an average of $17,558 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $724, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Elon, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,723 during the early years of their career.

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#5

North Carolina State University

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #5 on our list.

On average, students take out $20,889 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $285 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, NC State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,709 during the early year of their career.

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#6

Wake Technical Community College

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

Wake Technical Community College ranked #6 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $22,490 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Wake Technical Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,991 during the early years of their career.

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#7

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
$35,760 Average Earnings
$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.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,113 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $224. 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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#8

East Carolina University

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

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

Degree recipients from ECU accumulate an average of $24,531 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 $277 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from ECU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,403 during the early years of their career.

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#9

Queens University of Charlotte

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

Queens University of Charlotte landed the #9 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $27,540 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Queens graduates make an average of $49,246 annually.

Full Queens University of Charlotte Report

#10

Belmont Abbey College

Belmont, North Carolina
$34,921 Average Earnings
$28,397 Avg Student Debt

Belmont Abbey College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,397 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $441, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, BAC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,921 during the early year of their career.

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#11

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 #11 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $24,912 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $193 if they 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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#12

Central Piedmont Community College

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

Central Piedmont Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,635 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Central Piedmont Community College graduates make an average of $36,051 annually.

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#13

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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

University of North Carolina at Wilmington came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

On average, students take out $22,787 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $304 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UNCW graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,326 during the early year of their career.

Full University of North Carolina at Wilmington Report

#14

Gaston College

Dallas, North Carolina
$32,146 Average Earnings
$12,298 Avg Student Debt

Gaston College landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,298 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Gaston College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,146 during the early year of their career.

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#15

Catawba College

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

Catawba College landed the #15 spot in the rankings for the best business 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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#16

Strayer University - North Carolina

Morrisville, North Carolina
$52,529 Average Earnings
$39,315 Avg Student Debt

Strayer University - North Carolina landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from Strayer University - North Carolina accumulate an average of $39,315 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $121, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Strayer University - North Carolina graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,529 during the early year of their career.

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#17

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, North Carolina
$33,473 Average Earnings
$9,969 Avg Student Debt

Wayne Community College ranked #17 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,969 in student loans.After graduating from Wayne Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,473 during the early years of their career.

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#18

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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

University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #18 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,759 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $174.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.

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#19

Wingate University

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

With a ranking of #19, Wingate University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $24,901 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $315. During the early years of their career, Wingate graduates make an average of $50,728 annually.

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#20

High Point University

High Point, North Carolina
$49,697 Average Earnings

With a ranking of #20, High Point University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

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

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#21

Western Carolina University

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

With a ranking of #21, Western Carolina University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from WCU accumulate an average of $23,228 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $198, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from WCU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,924 during the early years of their career.

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#22

Surry Community College

Dobson, North Carolina
$32,152 Average Earnings
$12,403 Avg Student Debt

Surry Community College ranked #22 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from Surry Community College accumulate an average of $12,403 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Surry Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,152 during the early years of their career.

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#23

Southwestern Community College

Sylva, North Carolina
$32,000 Average Earnings
$12,998 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Southwestern Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,998 in student loans.After graduating from Southwestern Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,000 during the early years of their career.

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#24

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$35,071 Average Earnings
$18,427 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Forsyth Technical Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from Forsyth Tech accumulate an average of $18,427 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Forsyth Tech graduates make an average of $35,071 annually.

Full Forsyth Technical Community College Report

#25

Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
$35,547 Average Earnings
$26,578 Avg Student Debt

Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Degree recipients from JWU Charlotte accumulate an average of $26,578 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 $374 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, JWU Charlotte graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,547 during the early year of their career.

Full Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte Report

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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