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 $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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After analyzing 33 schools in North Carolina, we came up with our list of those that offered 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. 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 Master'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 school'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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Duke University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $48-$75k) school for master’s degrees in North Carolina for overall quality. 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 quality degree programs at Wake Forest University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina. Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Not only is Wake Forest University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in North Carolina for overall quality.
A rank of #3 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) 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 located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in North Carolina for overall quality.
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The quality degree programs at North Carolina State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina. NC State is a public institution 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.
Out of the 33 master’s degree schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Salem College landed the #5 spot on the list. Salem is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Not only is Salem College a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in North Carolina for overall quality.
Appalachian State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina list. Appalachian State is a large public school situated 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 came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Not only is University of North Carolina at Greensboro a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in North Carolina for overall quality.
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Elizabeth City State University landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. ECSU is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Elizabeth City State University has the honor of being ranked #33 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Fayetteville State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #9. Fayetteville State University is a medium-sized public school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Not only is Fayetteville State University a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in North Carolina for overall quality.
East Carolina University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is East Carolina University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in North Carolina for overall quality.
Western Carolina University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina list. Western Carolina University is a fairly large public school located in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
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.
North Carolina A & T State University landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. North Carolina A & T State University is a fairly large public school 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.
With a ranking of #13, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina list. UNC Charlotte is a large public school situated 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.
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Pfeiffer University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Misenheimer, North Carolina, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Pfeiffer University a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in North Carolina for overall quality.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #15. UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public school situated in Pembroke, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of North Carolina at Pembroke is ranked #25 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
Gardner - Webb University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. Gardner - Webb is a small private not-for-profit school situated 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.
Winston - Salem State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #17. WSSU is a medium-sized public school situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Winston - Salem State University is ranked #19 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
With a ranking of #18, Wingate University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina list. Wingate is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wingate, North Carolina.
Wingate University has the honor of being ranked #17 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Methodist University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #19. Methodist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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.
With a ranking of #20, University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina list. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, the school is a fairly large public institution.
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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Lenoir - Rhyne University landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. Lenoir - Rhyne University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Hickory, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lenoir - Rhyne University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
With a ranking of #22, Campbell University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) 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.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Campbell University is ranked #15 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
North Carolina Wesleyan College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina list. Located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, North Carolina Wesleyan College is ranked #23 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
University of Mount Olive landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Mount Olive, North Carolina.
University of Mount Olive has the honor of being ranked #30 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value.
North Carolina Central University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #25. This medium-sized public school is located in Durham, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, North Carolina Central University is ranked #26 for quality in the state of North Carolina.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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