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$2,522 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,537 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.

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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in North Carolina

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#1

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, North Carolina
$2,524 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,650 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Wayne Community College the best school in North Carolina for business students working on their undergraduate certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $2,524 in tuition and fees if they attend Wayne Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,668. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,650 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Wayne Community College. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Southwestern Community College

Sylva, North Carolina
$2,601 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,121 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southwestern Community College is $2,601. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,913. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southwestern Community College accumulate an average of $11,121 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southwestern Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, North Carolina
$2,367 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,521 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Catawba Valley Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,367 in tuition and fees if they attend CVCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,743. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,521 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CVCC. 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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#4

Central Piedmont Community College

Charlotte, North Carolina
$2,792 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,964 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Piedmont Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Central Piedmont Community College is $2,792. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,936. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,964 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Central Piedmont Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$2,152 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,249 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 17 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Forsyth Technical Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $2,152 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Forsyth Tech. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,168. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,249 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Forsyth Tech. 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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#6

Mitchell Community College

Statesville, North Carolina
$2,651 Average Tuition & Fees
$6,950 Avg Student Debt

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

Students from North Carolina who attend Mitchell Community College full time pay an average of $2,651 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,795. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Mitchell Community College accumulate an average of $6,950 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Mitchell Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Mitchell Community College Report

#7

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, North Carolina
$2,768 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,102 Avg Student Debt

Wake Technical Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wake Technical Community College is $2,768. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,912. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Wake Technical Community College accumulate an average of $22,102 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Wake Technical Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Surry Community College

Dobson, North Carolina
$2,663 Average Tuition & Fees

Surry Community College landed the #8 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.

Students from North Carolina who attend Surry Community College full time pay an average of $2,663 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,807.

Surry Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Surry Community College Report

#9

Nash Community College

Rocky Mount, North Carolina
$2,834 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,691 Avg Student Debt

Nash Community College ranked #9 on this year’s list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,834 in tuition and fees if they attend Nash Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,810. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,691 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Nash Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, North Carolina
$2,289 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,252 Avg Student Debt

Guilford Technical Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $2,289 in tuition and fees if they attend Guilford Technical Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,665. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $21,252 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Gaston College

Dallas, North Carolina
$2,862 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,163 Avg Student Debt

Gaston College landed the #11 spot in the rankings for the best undergraduate certificate business programs.

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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,163 in student loans.

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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, North Carolina
$2,572 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,469 Avg Student Debt

Wilkes Community College ranked #12 on this year’s list.

Students from North Carolina who attend Wilkes Community College full time pay an average of $2,572 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,716. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,469 in student loans.

Wilkes 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 fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

Vance-Granville Community College

Henderson, North Carolina
$1,944 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,622 Avg Student Debt

Vance-Granville Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the 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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Vance-Granville Community College accumulate an average of $24,622 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Vance-Granville Community College. 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 Vance-Granville Community College Report

#14

Pitt Community College

Winterville, North Carolina
$1,940 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,811 Avg Student Debt

Pitt Community College ranked #14 on this year’s list.

Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $1,940 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pitt Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,548. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $20,811 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Pitt 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

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$2,632 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,177 Avg Student Debt

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list.

Students from North Carolina who attend A-B Tech full time pay an average of $2,632 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,776. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,177 in student loans.

A-B Tech 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, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#16

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

Salisbury, North Carolina
$2,626 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,549 Avg Student Debt

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is $2,626. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,770. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,549 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Report

#17

Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, North Carolina
$2,651 Average Tuition & Fees

Blue Ridge Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #17 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,651 in tuition and fees if they attend Blue Ridge Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,795.

Online courses are available at Blue Ridge Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 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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