by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. College Factual has developed its Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) 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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We analyzed 45 schools across North Carolina to determine which have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. 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 Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $48-$75k 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 consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination 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 2024 rankings named Duke University the best value (income $48-$75k) school in North Carolina for students working on their bachelor’s degree. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Durham, North Carolina.
Duke University has the honor of being ranked #1 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,304.
The quality degree programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
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. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $13,477.
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A rank of #3 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina list means Wake Forest University is a great place for students working on their degree. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Not only is Wake Forest University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,029.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina 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 #4 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $13,394.
The quality degree programs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina. This fairly large public school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of North Carolina at Greensboro is ranked #10 for quality in the state of North Carolina. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,665.
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Appalachian State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina list. This large public school is located in Boone, North Carolina.
Appalachian State University has the honor of being ranked #8 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,087.
Elizabeth City State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. Elizabeth City State University is a small public school located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Not only is Elizabeth City State University a great value, but it is also ranked #42 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,044.
East Carolina University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #8. East Carolina University is a large public school located in Greenville, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, East Carolina University is ranked #6 for quality in the state of North Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $16,634.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large public school located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Not only is University of North Carolina at Charlotte a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $16,620.
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Western Carolina University landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
Not only is Western Carolina University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,153.
Fayetteville State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #11. Fayetteville, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Fayetteville State University a great value, but it is also ranked #31 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $10,149.
Salem College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina list. Salem is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Salem College is ranked #39 for quality in the state of North Carolina. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,462.
North Carolina A & T State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. NC A&T is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is North Carolina A & T State University a great value, but it is also ranked #20 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,576.
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University of North Carolina at Asheville did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #14. This small public school is located in Asheville, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of North Carolina at Asheville is ranked #29 for quality in the state of North Carolina. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,191.
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #15. University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a fairly large public school located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Not only is University of North Carolina at Wilmington a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,955.
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Meredith College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #16. Meredith College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Meredith College has the honor of being ranked #11 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $18,254.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina list. Located in Pembroke, North Carolina, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of North Carolina at Pembroke is ranked #33 for quality in the state of North Carolina. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,193.
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Pfeiffer University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. Misenheimer, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Pfeiffer University has the honor of being ranked #22 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $14,851.
Methodist University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. Methodist is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Not only is Methodist University a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,281.
Winston - Salem State University landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. WSSU is a public institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Winston - Salem State University is ranked #25 for quality in the state of North Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,757.
Gardner - Webb University landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. Located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Gardner - Webb University is ranked #18 for quality in the state of North Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $17,605.
North Carolina Wesleyan College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. North Carolina Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, North Carolina Wesleyan College is ranked #24 for quality in the state of North Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $17,262.
With a ranking of #23, Campbell University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Buies Creek, North Carolina.
Not only is Campbell University a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $19,178.
Wingate University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #24. Wingate is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wingate, North Carolina.
Wingate University has the honor of being ranked #26 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $17,148.
Lenoir - Rhyne University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Hickory, North Carolina.
Lenoir - Rhyne University has the honor of being ranked #19 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $18,975.
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