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#15 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
60 Colleges
28,918 Yearly Graduations
$50,104 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, 28,918 students received a graduate degree in North Carolina, making it rank #15 in the nation in terms of graduations. The average in-state tuition for the state is $12,526, while the average out-of-state tuition for graduate students is $16,190. This cost can vary greatly from school to school.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
4,335 Yearly Degrees
$59,141 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 60 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Duke ranked #1 in terms of popularity with 4,335 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Duke University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $57,900 $57,900
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,241 $1,241
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $3,360 $3,360

#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
3,978 Yearly Degrees
$11,703 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, NC State handed out 3,978 graduate degrees. This makes it the #2 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for North Carolina State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,095 $27,082
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,608 $2,608
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $505 $1,505

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
3,451 Yearly Degrees
$12,566 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UNC Chapel Hill handed out 3,451 graduate degrees. This makes it the #3 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,552 $28,844
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,014 $2,014
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $586 $1,602

#4

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
2,406 Yearly Degrees
$7,713 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 60 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UNC Charlotte ranked #4 in terms of popularity with 2,406 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of North Carolina at Charlotte

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,337 $17,771
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,376 $3,376
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $241 $987

#5

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
2,199 Yearly Degrees
$7,594 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

East Carolina University was ranked the #5 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,199 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for East Carolina University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,749 $17,898
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,845 $2,845
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $264 $994

#6

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,403 Yearly Degrees
$39,240 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Wake Forest University was ranked the #6 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,403 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Wake Forest University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $38,650 $38,650
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $590 $590
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,560 $1,560

#7

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
1,290 Yearly Degrees
$8,265 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UNC Greensboro handed out 1,290 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #7 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of North Carolina at Greensboro

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,219 $18,937
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,046 $3,046
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $290 $1,052

#8

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
1,243 Yearly Degrees
$7,514 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UNCW handed out 1,243 graduate degrees. This makes it the #8 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of North Carolina at Wilmington

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,719 $18,548
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,795 $2,795
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $262 $1,030

#9

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
933 Yearly Degrees
$8,007 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Appalachian State handed out 933 graduate degrees. This makes it the #9 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Appalachian State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,839 $19,849
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,168 $3,168
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $269 $1,103

#10

Campbell University

Buies Creek, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
717 Yearly Degrees
$15,152 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 60 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Campbell ranked #10 in terms of popularity with 717 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Campbell University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,041 $14,041
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,111 $1,111
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $780 $780

#11

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
685 Yearly Degrees
$7,480 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, WCU handed out 685 graduate degrees. This makes it the #11 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Western Carolina University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,435 $14,842
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,045 $3,045
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $433 $1,197

#12

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
634 Yearly Degrees
$10,130 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 60 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Gardner - Webb ranked #12 in terms of popularity with 634 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Gardner - Webb University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,080 $10,080
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $50 $50
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $600 $600

#13

North Carolina Central University

Durham, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
573 Yearly Degrees
$7,641 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 60 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, North Carolina Central University ranked #13 in terms of popularity with 573 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for North Carolina Central University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,740 $17,694
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,901 $2,901
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $263 $983

#14

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wake Forest, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
541 Yearly Degrees
$6,112 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary was ranked the #14 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 541 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,472 $5,472
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $640 $640
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $304 $304

#15

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
527 Yearly Degrees
$6,775 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 60 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UNC Pembroke ranked #15 in terms of popularity with 527 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of North Carolina at Pembroke

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,280 $16,834
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,495 $2,495
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $238 $935

#16

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
455 Yearly Degrees
$7,938 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 60 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, NC A&T ranked #16 in terms of popularity with 455 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for North Carolina A & T State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,745 $17,545
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,193 $3,193
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $264 $975

#17

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
343 Yearly Degrees
$14,166 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Queens handed out 343 graduate degrees. This makes it the #17 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Queens University of Charlotte

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,552 $13,552
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $614 $614
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $753 $753

#18

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
331 Yearly Degrees
$5,835 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 60 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Fayetteville State University ranked #18 in terms of popularity with 331 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Fayetteville State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $3,438 $14,503
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,397 $2,397
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $324 $939

#19

Elon University

Elon, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
320 Yearly Degrees
$18,828 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Elon handed out 320 graduate degrees. This makes it the #19 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Elon University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,828 $18,828
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,046 $1,046

#20

Wingate University

Wingate, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
307 Yearly Degrees
$11,700 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Wingate handed out 307 graduate degrees. This makes it the #20 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Wingate University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,700 $11,700
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $650 $650

#21

Lenoir - Rhyne University

Hickory, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
304 Yearly Degrees
$12,060 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Lenoir - Rhyne University handed out 304 graduate degrees. This makes it the #21 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lenoir - Rhyne University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,060 $12,060
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $670 $670

#22

High Point University

High Point, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
287 Yearly Degrees
$30,121 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, High Point handed out 287 graduate degrees. This makes it the #22 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for High Point University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $27,203 $27,203
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,918 $2,918
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,233 $1,233

#23

Strayer University - North Carolina

Morrisville, North Carolina
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
244 Yearly Degrees
$15,135 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Strayer University - North Carolina handed out 244 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #23 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Strayer University - North Carolina

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,940 $14,940
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $195 $195
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $553 $553

#24

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
176 Yearly Degrees
$6,718 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, WSSU handed out 176 graduate degrees. This makes it the #24 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Winston - Salem State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $3,872 $14,407
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,846 $2,846
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $215 $800

#25

Meredith College

Raleigh, North Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
161 Yearly Degrees
$13,344 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Meredith College was ranked the #25 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 161 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Meredith College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,194 $13,194
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $150 $150
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $733 $733

Other North Carolina Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Pfeiffer University 144
27 Piedmont International University 97
28 University of Mount Olive 92
29 Greensboro College 81
30 University of North Carolina School of the Arts 66
31 North Carolina Wesleyan College 63
32 Methodist University 48
33 Montreat College 47
34 Barton College 46
35 Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts 45
36 Johnson C Smith University 40
37 Shepherds Theological Seminary 39
38 Salem College 36
39 Warren Wilson College 35
40 Hood Theological Seminary 28
41 Shaw University 26
42 Mars Hill University 22
42 Cabarrus College of Health Sciences 22
44 Elizabeth City State University 20
45 Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine 17
46 Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary 13
47 St. Andrews University 12
47 Grace College of Divinity 12
49 University of North Carolina at Asheville 9
50 DeVry University - North Carolina 7
51 Carolina Christian College 5
52 Guilford College 2
53 Lees - McRae College 1
54 Belmont Abbey College 0
54 Carolina College of Biblical Studies 0
54 Catawba College 0
54 Chowan University 0
54 South University, High Point 0
54 Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte 0
54 Saint Augustine’s University 0

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