North Carolina · Education

Best colleges for Education in North Carolina

Ranked by graduates a year

North Carolina State University at Raleigh, Campbell University and Methodist University award the most Education degrees and certificates in North Carolina: 28, 7 and 4 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 7 North Carolina colleges offer Education and award 52 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Education program, specifically categorized as 'Education, Other', focuses on instructional content that encompasses a variety of teaching methodologies and educational theories. This program is ideal for individuals passionate about…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 13.99
States offered
46
with a program page
Degrees / yr
52
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,551
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Education Teachers, Postsecondary
$73,220
BLS OEWS May 2025

7 institutions offering Education in North Carolina

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh Public
—2885%——
2Campbell University
Buies Creek Private not-for-profit
—761%$23,331$26,000
3Methodist University
Fayetteville Private not-for-profit
—444%$24,551—
4Montreat College
Montreat Private not-for-profit
—450%$25,763—
5University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro Public
—356%——
6Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte Private not-for-profit
—361%$24,872—
7Shaw University
Raleigh Private not-for-profit
—322%$16,542—

Colleges awarding the most Education degrees in North Carolina

Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh Public
28Not reported
2Campbell University
Buies Creek Private not-for-profit
7Not reported
3Methodist University
Fayetteville Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
4Montreat College
Montreat Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
5University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro Public
3Not reported
6Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
Show the other 1 North Carolina colleges offering Education
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Shaw UniversityRaleighPrivate not-for-profit3

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Education Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1081).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~5,600
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$72,090
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningLearning StrategiesActive LearningWriting

What Education Teachers, Postsecondary earn in North Carolina

Jobs in North Carolina
2,130
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$73,220
median $70,050
Best-paying metro
$94,630
Wilmington, NC

Related careers

Teachers and Instructors, All Other
$58,610 avg · 3,660 jobs
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
$73,220 avg · 2,130 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Education programs in North Carolina.

Which North Carolina colleges award the most Education degrees?+

North Carolina State University at Raleigh (28 graduates a year), Campbell University (7 graduates a year) and Methodist University (4 graduates a year) award the most Education degrees and certificates in North Carolina, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 7 North Carolina colleges offer Education.

How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary earn in North Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in North Carolina is $73,220 (median $70,050), across about 2,130 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Education program?+

The Education program, specifically categorized as 'Education, Other', focuses on instructional content that encompasses a variety of teaching methodologies and educational theories. This program is ideal for individuals passionate about…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, reading comprehension, active listening, learning strategies, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Education Teachers, Postsecondary?+

The national job outlook is about +2.1% growth with around 5,600 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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