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North Carolina Central University Graduate School Report

2,011 Graduate Students
$7,641 Avg Graduate Tuition & Fees (In-State)
54.7% Took Classes Online
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North Carolina Central University Graduate School Rankings

#1,025 Master's Degree School in U.S.
#666 Doctorate Degree School in U.S.

College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.

Best Master’s Degree Schools Ranking

Out of the 1149 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual's 2024 Best Master's Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, North Carolina Central University took the #1025 spot.

For the Best Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina, North Carolina Central University came in at #26.

 

Best Doctorate Degree Schools Ranking

There were 676 college and universities analyzed in the 2024 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and North Carolina Central University took the #666 spot on the list.

North Carolina Central University also ranked #19 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in North Carolina.

 

North Carolina Central University Graduate Student Diversity

2,011 Graduate Students
74.8% Women
72.4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Around 2,011 graduate students chose to attend North Carolina Central University during the most recent year for which we have data. In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students. Keep reading to learn more.

North Carolina Central University Graduate Student Male-Female Ratio

Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 74.8% of the total graduate students at North Carolina Central University are women and 25.2% are men.

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North Carolina Central University Graduate Student Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 72.4% of the graduate student population at North Carolina Central University. Americans aren't the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at North Carolina Central University. Around 0.9% of graduate students are international. For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you'll be taken to a page with more details.

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North Carolina Central University Graduate School Cost of Attendance

$7,641 Avg Tuition & Fees (In-State)
Part-time graduate students at North Carolina Central University pay an average of $983 per credit hour if they come from out of state. In-state part-timers receive a discounted rate of $263.

The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.

In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition$4,740$17,694
Fees$2,901$2,901

Average Salary of North Carolina Central University Grads with Master’s or Doctorate

$44,822 Avg Salary (Master's)
$43,827 Avg Salary (Doctorate)

Master’s Degree Average Earnings

The average starting salary for graduate students who earn their master's degree at North Carolina Central University is $44,822. That's about 23% lower than the countrywide average of $58,425 for all master's degree holders.

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Doctorate Degree Average Earnings

Doctorate degree recipients from North Carolina Central University earn an average salary of $43,827 during the early years of their career. That's about 42% lower than the countrywide average of $75,260 for all doctorate degree holders.

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Location of North Carolina Central University Graduate School

North Carolina State
Large City Campus Setting
Public Public/Private
Located in Durham, North Carolina, North Carolina Central University is a public institution. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life.

Get more details about the location of North Carolina Central University.

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Contact details for North Carolina Central University are given below.

Contact Details
Address:1801 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC 27707
Phone:919-530-6100
Website:https://www.nccu.edu/
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/nccentraluniv
Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/nccu

Online Learning for North Carolina Central University Grad Students

54.7% Took At Least One Online Class
36.3% Took All Classes Online

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54.7% of the graduate students at North Carolina Central University took at least one online course. Roughly 36.3% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.

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North Carolina Central University Master’s Degree Programs

The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded in 2020-2021.

Master’s Degree ProgramAnnual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)9
Business Administration & Management14
Chemistry2
Communication Sciences37
Criminal Justice & Corrections9
Educational Administration20
General Biology1
General English Literature1
General Family & Consumer Sciences30
General Psychology11
Geological & Earth Sciences9
Health & Physical Education21
History3
Information Science43
Instructional Media Design7
Library & Information Science89
Mathematics1
Mental & Social Health Services14
Music2
Public Administration57
Social Work64
Special Education4
Student Counseling16
Teacher Education Grade Specific22

North Carolina Central University Doctorate Degree Programs

Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded in 2020-2021 are shown here.

Doctorate Degree ProgramAnnual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other)1
Law86

Notes and References

Footnotes

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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