by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina ranking.
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Our analysis looked at 64 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones have the best value 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 Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make over $110k 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 different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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Our 2024 rankings named Catawba Valley Community College the best value (income over $110k) school in North Carolina. This small public school is located in Hickory, North Carolina.
Catawba Valley Community College has the honor of being ranked #34 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $6,292.
A rank of #2 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina list means Wake Technical Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Wake Technical Community College is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wake Technical Community College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of North Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $11,077.
The quality degree programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has the honor of being ranked #2 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,129.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Durham Technical Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina list. Durham Technical Community College is a public institution located in Durham, North Carolina.
Durham Technical Community College 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 over $110k per year is $9,495.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fayetteville Technical Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina list. Fayetteville Technical Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Fayetteville Technical Community College is ranked #25 for quality in the state of North Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $10,127.
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Pitt Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina list. Pitt Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Winterville, North Carolina.
Not only is Pitt Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,228.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #7. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is located in Salisbury, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Rowan-Cabarrus Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #35 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,586.
Forsyth Technical Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #8. Forsyth Tech is a public institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Forsyth Technical Community College is ranked #23 for quality in the state of North Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $10,745.
With a ranking of #9, Rockingham Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina list. RCC is a public institution located in Wentworth, North Carolina.
Not only is Rockingham Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #49 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $8,375.
With a ranking of #10, Wilkes Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina list. This small public school is located in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
Wilkes Community College has the honor of being ranked #82 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $5,458.
Central Carolina Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina ranking. Sanford, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Central Carolina Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #36 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $10,950.
With a ranking of #12, Beaufort County Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina list. Located in Washington, North Carolina, the school is a small public institution.
Beaufort County Community College has the honor of being ranked #18 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,254.
North Carolina State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina ranking. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is North Carolina State University a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,205.
Cape Fear Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #14. Cape Fear Community College is a fairly large public school located in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Not only is Cape Fear Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #48 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,247.
With a ranking of #15, Appalachian State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina list. Appalachian State University is a large public school 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. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,448.
With a ranking of #16, Guilford Technical Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina list. This medium-sized public school is located in Jamestown, North Carolina.
Not only is Guilford Technical Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $15,156.
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With a ranking of #17, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina list. A-B Tech is a medium-sized public school situated in Asheville, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is ranked #43 for quality in the state of North Carolina. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,129.
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina ranking. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of North Carolina at Greensboro a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,411.
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East Carolina University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina list. ECU is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina.
East Carolina University has the honor of being ranked #6 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,878.
Western Carolina University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina ranking. WCU is a public institution located in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
Western Carolina University has the honor of being ranked #14 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,128.
Wilson Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #21. Wilson Community College is a small public school located in Wilson, North Carolina.
Not only is Wilson Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #66 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $12,908.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina ranking. UNC Charlotte is a large public school situated 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. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $22,355.
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Davidson County Community College landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina ranking. Davidson County Community College is a small public school located in Thomasville, North Carolina.
Davidson County Community College has the honor of being ranked #55 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,341.
Fayetteville State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina list. Fayetteville State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Fayetteville State University is ranked #58 for quality in the state of North Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $14,318.
Blue Ridge Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in North Carolina ranking. Blue Ridge Community College is a public institution located in Flat Rock, North Carolina.
Not only is Blue Ridge Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #73 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $13,794.
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