This page contains a list of the North Carolina colleges and universities. It provides a link and a brief summary of the academic programs and degrees available at each NC college or university. Earn an associates, bachelors, masters degree or get your PHD. The advantage of going to college in NC is that many of the schools are smaller. This means that there are smaller classes which translates into more individual attention and therefore a better education. Find online courses, distance learning, evening classes, accelerated professional programs, adult learning, women's colleges, undergraduate, graduate and other benefits of getting your degree from a college or university in North Carolina.

Historical note: The University of North Carolina was founded in 1789 at Chapel Hill. It was the fist public university in the nation. Therefore, it is the oldest public university in the US. The state has historically made higher education both accessible and affordable to its residents. The tuition at North Carolina universities are generally lower than other state universities.

North Carolina College University List

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Appalachian State University is located in Boone. The university is ranked among the top 15 schools in the southern region. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Earn a BS, BA, MA, MS. Areas of study include accounting, Appalachia studies, art, economics, health care management, teaching and other studies.

Barber-Scotia College is an accredited school located in Concord. Earn a BA or a BS. It was originally created to educate black women but now is a co-ed school.

Barton College is located in Wilson. The school offers Accelerated Professional Programs (APP), undergraduate and graduate programs. Evening and online courses are available. Earn a BS, BA, MED, RN, BSN. Areas of study include nursing, business management, elementary education, social work, special education, gerontology and other studies.

Belmont Abbey College is Catholic liberal arts school located in Belmont. It is an accredited college offering undergraduate and graduate studies.

Bennett College is located in Greensboro. .It is related to the United Methodist Church and is a school for women. Areas of study include business administration, education, engineering, journalism, the arts, computer science. Earn a BA, BS, BFA.

Brevard College is located in Brevard. Fields of study include history, art, music, business, teacher licensure, pre-med/dentistry, pre-law and other studies.

Campbell University is Christian Divinity School located in Buies Creek near Dunn, Fuquay Varina, Lilington and Garner. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Areas of study include business, law, education, health and Pharmacy studies.

Catawba College is located in Salisbury. Areas of study include medical technology, history, business administration, pre-law, education, history and other studies. The college offers evening classes, undergraduate and graduate programs.

Chowan College is liberal arts school in a Christian community located in Murfreesboro near Scotland Neck and Weldon. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Areas of study include the arts, the sciences, business and education.

Davidson College is located in Davidson near Charlotte. The college offers a liberal arts education. It is an accredited school offering undergraduate programs. Areas of study include art, economics, languages, education, history, anthropology and other studies.

Duke University is located in Durham. The school offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. Areas of study include law, medicine, business, nursing, engineering, arts, sciences and other studies.

East Carolina University (ECU) is located in Greenville. It has the Brody school of medicine, the school of dental medicine, the Thomas Harriet College of Arts and Sciences and other school within the university complex. Areas of study include business, allied health sciences, nursing, technology and other studies. The school offers online courses, undergraduate and graduate programs. Earn a bachelors and a masters degree.

Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is an accredited school located in Elizabeth City. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Areas of study include history, music, business, economics, mathematics, education, biology and other studies. Earn a bachelors and masters degree.

Elon University is located in Elon near Burlington and Haw River..It offers undergraduate and graduate programs. (BA, BFA, BS) Areas of study include accounting, journalism, history, business, art, medical technology and other studies.

Fayetteville State University (FSU) is located in Fayetteville. It offers distance learning, online courses, teacher certification, undergraduate and graduate programs. (BA, BS, MBA) Areas of study include the arts, the sciences, history, computer science, business, teacher education, economics, marketing and other studies. The school also offers a 4 year nursing degree.

Gardner-Webb University is an accredited school located in Boiling Springs near Shelby. It offers undergraduate and undergraduate programs. Areas of study include nursing, business admin, marketing, journalism and other studies. Earn a BS, BA, MA, MS, MBA.

Greensboro College is located in Greensboro. It offers teacher licensure, undergraduate and graduate programs. Areas of study include allied health, accounting, art, sciences, history, business administration and other studies. Earn a B.A., B.M.E, B.S.

Guilford College is located in Greensboro. It offers evening courses for adult learners and undergraduate programs. Areas of study include accounting, art, business management, languages and other studies.

High Point University is located in High Point. Areas of study include art design, business, computer science, criminal justice, the arts and sciences. It offers evening degree programs, undergraduate and graduate programs.

Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) is a progressive liberal arts university located in Charlotte. Areas of study include arts, history, political science, social work, computer engineering, business administration, hth education and other studies.

Lees-McRae College is located in Banner Elk. Areas of study include business administration, criminal justice, history, outdoor adventure, teacher education, nursing, sports science and other studies. Earn a bachelors degree.

Lenoir-Rhyne College is an accredited school located in Hickory. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Areas of study include the arts, sciences, graphic design, pre-law, history, pre-medical science, education, nursing, occupational therapy and other studies.

Livingstone College is Christian based private historically black institution located in Salisbury. The school was founded by A.M.E. Zion ministers. It offers liberal arts and religious education programs.

Louisburg College is a 2 year residential college located in Louisburg. It is related to the United Methodist Church. Earn an associates in business, art and science. Take classes in history, religion, math, economics and other studies.

Mars Hill College is a Baptist affiliated school located in Mars Hill. Areas of study include business management, social work, teaching, fine arts, music, history, computer science, the sciences and other studies. The college offers undergraduate, graduate and adult studies. The college offers undergraduate. Advantage is small classes and individual attention.

Meredith College is located in Raleigh. It is the largest women's college in the southeast. The college offers study abroad, undergraduate and graduate programs. Earn a BA, BS, BM, BSW, MA, MS. Areas of study include nutrition, teaching, social work, business administration, music, history and other studies. Pre-professional programs also available such as pre-law, pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, physical therapy, veterinarian medicine and other programs.

Methodist College is an accredited liberal arts and sciences school located in Fayetteville. It offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Areas of study include the arts, humanities, history, nursing, sciences, teaching, justice, military ROTC, sports management, PGA golf management and other studies.

Montreat College is a Christian liberal arts school located in Montreal near Black Mountain and Asheville. The college offers undergraduate, graduate and adult studies. Advantage is small classes and individual attention. Areas of study include bible, religion, Christian ministry, business, fine arts, sciences, nursing, history and other studies. Earn an Associates, Bachelors or masters degree (AS, BS, BA, MBA, RN, BSN, MS).

Mount Olive College is a Christian school located in Mt. Olive. Programs for working adults available. The college offers undergraduate and professional studies. Advantage is small classes and individual attention. Areas of study include the arts, the sciences, history, business, music and religion.

North Carolina A&T State University is located in Greensboro. The school has 6 schools and 2 colleges. These schools include business, engineering, the arts, the sciences, agriculture, nursing, ROTC, economics, education and technology. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs.

North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is located in Durham. Areas of study include criminal justice, art, aerospace, history, military science, mathematics, computer science, nursing, pharmacy and other studies. It offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Earn a bachelors or masters degree (BS, BA, BSN, MA, MS). The schools within the university complex include school of business, law and education.

North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) is located in Winston Salem. The mission of this school is to train talented students for professional careers in the arts. Students study acting, music, dance performance, ballet and theater.

North Carolina State University (NCSU) is located in Raleigh. There are 12 colleges within the university complex. It offers distance learning, online courses, undergraduate and graduate programs. Areas of study include the arts, the sciences, technology, film, Middle East and other studies. Earn a BA, BS, MA, MS or PHD.

North Carolina Wesleyan College (NCWC) is private 4 year school located in Rocky Mount. Areas of study include the humanities, social and natural sciences, and professional areas. Courses offered include art, accounting, biology, computer information systems, military science and other courses of study. The school offers undergraduate programs. Earn a bachelors degree (BA,BS).

Peace College is a liberal arts and sciences school for women located in downtown Raleigh. The college offers 4 year bachelor degrees. It is affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA). Programs of study include Biology, Business, Media Studies, Education, Theatre, Political Science, Psychology and Theatre.

Pfeiffer University is located in Misenheimer near Albemarle. The college offers online courses, undergraduate and graduation programs. It also offers programs geared towards working adults. Earn a bachelors or masters degree (BA, BS, MBA, MA, MS). Areas of study include nursing, business, humanities, criminal justice, history, pre-law, music and other studies.

Piedmont Baptist College (PBC) is an accredited Christian school located in Winston Salem. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Earn an AA, BA, Masters or PHD. Areas of study include bible, Christian ministry and education. Courses available include history, music, pastoral studies and other courses.

Queens University of Charlotte is located in Charlotte. The university has smaller classes. It is comprised of several smaller colleges and school including a school of nursing where you can earn a BSN or a MSN. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Earn a certificate, bachelors or masters degree (BA, BS, MED, MSA, MFA). Areas of study include business, art, sciences, history, creative writing, literature, teaching and other studies.

Roanoke Bible College (now Mid Atlantic Christian College) is a private Christian school located in Elizabeth City. It offers certificates, associates and 4 year Bachelors degrees (BA, BS, BTH). Areas of study include arts, science, ministry, theology, counseling, psychology and Biblical Studies and other studies.

Salem College is a private liberal arts school for women located in Winston Salem. It offers certification, bachelors and graduate programs. Earn bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of science in business administration and bachelor of music. Areas of study include accounting, art, education, business administration, economics, medical technology and other studies.

Shaw University is located in Raleigh. The university is affiliated with the Baptist. It is the oldest Black college in the south. The school offers teacher education, undergraduate and graduate programs. Areas of study include arts, sciences, military science, religion, criminal justice and other studies.

St. Andrews Presbyterian College is a 4 year private liberal arts school located in Laurenburg. Study abroad. The college offers online courses, adult learning and undergraduate programs. Academic majors include Business, Sports Studies, Biology, Forensics, Creative Writing, Psychology, Education, Philosophy and other studies.

St. Augustine's College is located in Raleigh.  .

UNC Asheville (UNCA) campus is located in Asheville. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a liberal arts school. Earn a BA, BS, MA. The advantage of going to UNCA is the smaller classes. Most all classes are less than 25 students. Therefore, you get individual attention. Areas of study include business management, history, sociology, physiology, fine arts and other studies.

UNC Chapel Hill (UNC) main campus is located in Chapel Hill. Study abroad. The university offers online courses, continuing education classes, undergraduate and graduate programs. Earn a bachelors, masters, doctorate or a professional degree (BA, BS, MA, MS, PHD). Area of study include nursing, law, medicine, dentistry, education, business, the arts and the sciences.

UNC Charlotte (UNCC) campus is located in Charlotte. The university offers continuing education classes, study abroad, distance learning, online courses, undergradate and graduate programs. Areas of study include business, accounting, arts, information technology, journalism, education and other studies.

UNC Greensboro (UNCG) campus is located in Greensboro. The university offers online courses, undergraduate and graduate programs. Areas of study include the arts, sciences, business, music, theater, nursing, health and other studies.

UNC Pembroke (UNCP) campus is located in Pembroke. The university offers a strong liberal arts education. Areas of study include art, philosophy, biology, business, computer science and other studies. The school has undergraduate and graduate programs. Earn a bachelors or a masters degree.

UNC Wilmington (UNCW) campus is located in Wilmington and near the beach. The university offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree. Earn a BA, BS, MA, MS, PHD, EDD. Areas of study include the arts, the sciences, business, education, health and human services.

Wake Forest University (WFU) is a liberal arts school located in Winston Salem. The advantage of attending WFU is the smaller classes. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Attend the school of divinity, the school of business, the school of medicine or the law school. Earn a bachelors or a masters degree.

Warren Wilson College (WWC) is located near Asheville. The advantage of attending Warren Wilson is the small classrooms. Areas of study include art, business, economics, biology and other studies. the college offers bachelors and masters degrees.

Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee near Dillsboro. The university offers online courses, undergraduate and graduate degrees. Areas of study include forensic anthropology, criminal justice, nursing (BSN), accounting, art, history, music, sciences, and other studies.

Wingate University is located in Wingate near Monroe and Mathews. The university offers undergraduate and undergraduate programs. Areas of study include art, accounting, the sciences, history, marketing and other studies.

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is located in Winston Salem. The university offers undergraduate programs. Areas of study include the arts, sciences, business, economics, education, Clinical Laboratory Science, Healthcare Management, and Nursing (BSN) and other studies.

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