North Carolina Graduate Schools
North Carolina ranked #15 in the nation for graduate degrees with 28,918 students receiving a diploma in 2021. Graduate students from North Carolina can take advantage of in-state tuition, which averages about $12,957 per year. Out-of-state graduate tuition averages $16,740. Depending on the school you go to, you may have to pay quite a bit more - or quite a bit less.
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Most Popular Graduate Schools in North Carolina
Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:
Duke handed out 4,335 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #1 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 Duke University
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition | $60,220 | $60,220 |
| Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students | $1,302 | $1,302 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $3,495 | $3,495 |
North Carolina State University was ranked the #2 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 3,978 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 North Carolina State University
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition | $9,095 | $28,301 |
| Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students | $2,605 | $2,605 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $505 | $1,572 |
UNC Chapel Hill handed out 3,451 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #3 most popular graduate school in the state. 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 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 | $1,975 | $1,975 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $586 | $1,602 |
In 2021, UNC Charlotte handed out 2,406 graduate degrees. This makes it the #4 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 Charlotte
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition | $4,337 | $18,482 |
| Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $241 | $1,027 |
Out of the 60 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, ECU ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 2,199 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 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 | $2,873 | $2,873 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $264 | $994 |
Wake Forest University handed out 1,403 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #6 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 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 | $678 | $678 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $1,610 | $1,610 |
Out of the 60 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UNC Greensboro ranked #7 in terms of popularity with 1,290 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 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 | $3,076 | $3,076 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $290 | $1,052 |
University of North Carolina at Wilmington was ranked the #8 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,243 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 University of North Carolina at Wilmington
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition | $4,719 | $19,104 |
| Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students | $2,795 | $2,795 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $262 | $1,061 |
Appalachian State University was ranked the #9 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 933 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 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 | $3,208 | $3,208 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $269 | $1,103 |
Campbell handed out 717 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #10 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.
Average Tuition and Fees for Campbell University
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition | $14,417 | $14,417 |
| Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $801 | $801 |
In 2021, WCU handed out 685 graduate degrees. This makes it the #11 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 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 | $3,131 | $3,131 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $429 | $1,240 |
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. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.
Average Tuition and Fees for Gardner - Webb University
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students | $50 | $50 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $625 | $625 |
In 2021, North Carolina Central University handed out 573 graduate degrees. This makes it the #13 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 North Carolina Central University
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition | $4,740 | $18,048 |
| Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students | $2,797 | $2,797 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $308 | $1,048 |
SEBTS handed out 541 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #14 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 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 | $672 | $672 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $304 | $304 |
UNC Pembroke handed out 527 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #15 most popular graduate school in the state. 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 University of North Carolina at Pembroke
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition | $4,280 | $17,339 |
| Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students | $2,495 | $2,495 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $238 | $963 |
NC A&T handed out 455 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #16 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 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 |
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 | $12,914 | $12,914 |
| Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students | $600 | $600 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $717 | $717 |
Fayetteville State University handed out 331 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #18 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.
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 | $2,698 | $2,698 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $191 | $806 |
Elon handed out 320 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #19 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 Elon University
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition | $19,494 | $19,494 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $1,083 | $1,083 |
Wingate handed out 307 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #20 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.
Average Tuition and Fees for Wingate University
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition | $12,330 | $12,330 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $685 | $685 |
Lenoir - Rhyne University was ranked the #21 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 304 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 Lenoir - Rhyne University
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition | $12,240 | $12,240 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $700 | $700 |
High Point University was ranked the #22 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 287 graduate degrees were handed out that year. 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 High Point University
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition | $29,500 | $29,500 |
| Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students | $3,071 | $3,071 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $1,305 | $1,305 |
In 2021, Strayer University - North Carolina handed out 244 graduate degrees. This makes it the #23 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 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 | $533 | $533 |
In 2021, WSSU handed out 176 graduate degrees. This makes it the #24 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 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 | $2,875 | $2,875 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $215 | $800 |
Out of the 60 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Meredith ranked #25 in terms of popularity with 161 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 Meredith College
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition | $13,357 | $13,357 |
| Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students | $150 | $150 |
| Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students | $742 | $742 |
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