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General Education Schools in North Carolina

144 students earned Education degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of General 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 131
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

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: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 18.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.2%
  • White: 71.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, WCU grads earn an average salary of $37,533. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
951 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 41% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Piedmont International University will pay a net price of $14,466.

#5

Pfeiffer University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. An average student at Pfeiffer University will pay a net price of $32,342. Graduates earn an average $38,206 after graduation.

General 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
Teacher Education Subject Specific 586
Student Counseling 557
Special Education 194
Curriculum & Instruction 182
Instructional Media Design 175
Teaching English or French 81

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