by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its Best Doctor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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Our analysis looked at 19 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones have the best value Doctor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Doctor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our analysis found Duke University to be the best value (income $0-$30k) school for doctor’s degrees in North Carolina in this year’s ranking. Duke University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Durham, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Duke University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
A rank of #2 on our Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina list means University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great place for students working on their degree. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Not only is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in North Carolina for overall quality.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the school is a large public institution.
Not only is North Carolina State University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in North Carolina for overall quality.
The quality degree programs at Wake Forest University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wake Forest University is ranked #4 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
The quality degree programs at Appalachian State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina. Appalachian State is located in Boone, North Carolina and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Appalachian State University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina list. UNC Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is University of North Carolina at Greensboro a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in North Carolina for overall quality.
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North Carolina A & T State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina list. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is North Carolina A & T State University a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in North Carolina for overall quality.
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With a ranking of #8, Western Carolina University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina list. Western Carolina University is a fairly large public school located in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
Not only is Western Carolina University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in North Carolina for overall quality.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #9. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of North Carolina at Charlotte a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in North Carolina for overall quality.
East Carolina University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina list. This large public school is located in Greenville, North Carolina.
East Carolina University has the honor of being ranked #8 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #11, Winston - Salem State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina list. This medium-sized public school is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Winston - Salem State University has the honor of being ranked #11 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Not only is University of North Carolina at Wilmington a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in North Carolina for overall quality.
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With a ranking of #13, Wingate University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina list. Wingate is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wingate, North Carolina.
Not only is Wingate University a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in North Carolina for overall quality.
Gardner - Webb University landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Gardner - Webb University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
With a ranking of #15, Campbell University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina list. Campbell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Buies Creek, North Carolina.
Not only is Campbell University a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in North Carolina for overall quality.
Lenoir - Rhyne University did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #16. Hickory, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lenoir - Rhyne University is ranked #16 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
North Carolina Central University landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Durham, North Carolina.
North Carolina Central University has the honor of being ranked #19 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Elon University landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina ranking. Elon is a private not-for-profit institution located in Elon, North Carolina.
Not only is Elon University a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in North Carolina for overall quality.
With a ranking of #19, High Point University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in North Carolina list. High Point is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in High Point, North Carolina.
Not only is High Point University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in North Carolina for overall quality.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
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