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Education in North Carolina

Education Schools in North Carolina

235 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Education is the 43rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in North Carolina

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 103
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Education Grads in North Carolina

There are 2,500 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, education grads earn an average of $66,990. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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There are 5 colleges in North Carolina that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,442. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 59% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,414.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
951 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Piedmont International University. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,706.

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Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
1,185 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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Education Careers in NC

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Education Professors 10% $63,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,253
Educational Administration 1,205
Student Counseling 557
Teacher Education Subject Specific 282
Special Education 194
Curriculum & Instruction 182
Instructional Media Design 175
Teaching English or French 81

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