by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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We analyzed 33 schools across North Carolina to determine which have the best value Master's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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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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Duke University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school for master’s degrees in North Carolina for overall quality. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Duke University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in North Carolina for overall quality.
A rank of #2 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) 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.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is ranked #2 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
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Out of the 33 master’s degree schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #3 spot on the list. This large public school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Not only is North Carolina State University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in North Carolina for overall quality.
A rank of #4 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list means Wake Forest University is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the school is a medium-sized private not-for-profit institution.
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.
Out of the 33 master’s degree schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the #5 spot on the list. This large public school is located in Boone, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Appalachian State University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro has the honor of being ranked #16 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Elizabeth City State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. ECSU is a small public school situated in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Not only is Elizabeth City State University a great value, but it is also ranked #33 in North Carolina for overall quality.
Fayetteville State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #8. Fayetteville State University is a public institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Fayetteville State University has the honor of being ranked #24 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value.
East Carolina University landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. East Carolina University is a large public school located in Greenville, North Carolina.
Not only is East Carolina University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in North Carolina for overall quality.
North Carolina A & T State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. NC A&T is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Not only is North Carolina A & T State University a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in North Carolina for overall quality.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. This large public school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of North Carolina at Charlotte is ranked #7 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
Salem College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Salem College is ranked #22 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
With a ranking of #13, Western Carolina University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. WCU is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Western Carolina University is ranked #13 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. Pembroke, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke has the honor of being ranked #25 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #15, Winston - Salem State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. Winston-Salem, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Winston - Salem State University a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in North Carolina for overall quality.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #16. This fairly large public school is located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of North Carolina at Wilmington is ranked #9 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
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With a ranking of #17, Methodist University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. Fayetteville, 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, Methodist University is ranked #20 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
Wingate University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. Wingate is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wingate, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wingate University is ranked #17 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
Gardner - Webb University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. Gardner - Webb University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina.
Not only is Gardner - Webb University a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in North Carolina for overall quality.
Pfeiffer University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Misenheimer, North Carolina.
Not only is Pfeiffer University a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in North Carolina for overall quality.
North Carolina Central University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. North Carolina Central University is a public institution located in Durham, North Carolina.
North Carolina Central University has the honor of being ranked #26 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #22, Elon University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Elon, North Carolina.
Not only is Elon University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in North Carolina for overall quality.
Campbell University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. Buies Creek, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Campbell University a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in North Carolina for overall quality.
Lenoir - Rhyne University landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Hickory, North Carolina.
Not only is Lenoir - Rhyne University a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in North Carolina for overall quality.
Johnson C Smith University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. Johnson C Smith University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Johnson C Smith University has the honor of being ranked #27 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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