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Colleges in North Carolina

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More degrees are being awarded in North Carolinas than ever, and you could be part of this trend! Why continue your education beyond high school? Being a degree-holder could allow you to a pursue career in your chosen fields and stand out among other candidates in the job market. In addition:

You could increase your earning potential—those holding a bachelor’s degree in North Carolina in 2021 had a median annual salary that was $34,442 higher than those with just a high school diploma
You might have better job stability—unemployment in North Carolina in 2021 for bachelor’s degree holders was 34% lower than for those with a high school diploma
You might have more job opportunities—nearly half the occupations listed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics have entry-level requirements that include postsecondary education

And with flexible, online degree programs, you don’t have to put your life on hold. Study at your own pace, on your own time.

The five most popular majors for bachelor’s degrees in North Carolina

Field of study	# of Bachelor’s degrees awarded in 2019-20
Business	10,083
Humanities	6,487
Health professions and related programs	5,996
Natural sciences and mathematics	5,958
Social sciences and history	4,867

In Fall 2021, 18,659,851 students were enrolled in online learning.

Education could have the power to help you break barriers and build dreams. Check out the options below or get matched to a school today!

Colleges in North Carolina

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Sources for school statistics is the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics.

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