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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 35 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
Most Popular Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
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Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Charlotte to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Carolina. UNC Charlotte is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6,019 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $7,214 in tuition and fees if they attend UNC Charlotte full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,338. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,940 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UNC Charlotte does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Carolina University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4,764 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ECU is $7,325. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,602. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ECU accumulate an average of $22,335 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ECU does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Western Carolina University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, the fairly large public school handed out 2,736 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,453 in tuition and fees if they attend WCU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,453. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WCU accumulate an average of $21,479 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WCU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Appalachian State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Appalachian State is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,336 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,450 in tuition and fees if they attend Appalachian State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,454. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,655 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Appalachian State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Winston - Salem State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in North Carolina. Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school awarded 937 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,276 in tuition and fees if they attend WSSU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,932. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WSSU accumulate an average of $25,413 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
WSSU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 6,451 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $8,989 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNC Chapel Hill. Out-of-state students pay an average of $37,550. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,485 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UNC Chapel Hill. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 25% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, North Carolina A & T State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, the fairly large public school awarded 2,049 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend NC A&T full time pay an average of $6,733 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,243. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,026 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NC A&T. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
Fayetteville State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,091 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Fayetteville State University is $3,906. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,906. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,310 in student loans. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Fayetteville State University does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
North Carolina State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6,518 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $9,128 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NC State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $30,869. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NC State accumulate an average of $20,041 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at NC State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Mount Olive did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. UMO is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mount Olive, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 496 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend UMO, expect to pay an average of $23,591 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UMO accumulate an average of $29,360 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UMO does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #11, Methodist University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 315 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Methodist is $38,138. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,124 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Methodist. In 2020-2021 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Elizabeth City State University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. ECSU is a public institution located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 308 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $3,356 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ECSU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,356. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,231 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
Online courses are available at ECSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Campbell University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Buies Creek, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 912 students in 2021-2022.
Campbell does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $39,230. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Campbell accumulate an average of $22,423 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Campbell does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Queens University of Charlotte came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Queens is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 391 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Queens, expect to pay an average of $40,830 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,834 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Queens does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Gardner - Webb University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Gardner - Webb University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina that handed out 516 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Gardner - Webb does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $32,200. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Gardner - Webb accumulate an average of $23,522 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Gardner - Webb. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Mars Hill University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Mars Hill is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Mars Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 212 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,534 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Mars Hill, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Brevard College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Brevard, North Carolina, and it awarded 154 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Brevard College is $30,250. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Brevard College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 0% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #17, University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNCW is located in Wilmington, North Carolina and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 3,763 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNCW is $7,238. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,858. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,614 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
UNCW does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 74% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Greensboro College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 141 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Greensboro College, expect to pay an average of $19,620 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Greensboro College accumulate an average of $22,173 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Online courses are available at Greensboro College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 41% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #17, Miller-Motte College Wilmington did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. MMC Wilmington is located in Wilmington, North Carolina and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $43,494 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Online courses are available at MMC Wilmington, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Johnson C Smith University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. JCSU is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 216 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $19,504 to cover tuition and fees at JCSU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,087 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
JCSU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 6% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Lenoir - Rhyne University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Lenoir - Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hickory, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 323 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,761 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Online courses are available at Lenoir - Rhyne University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a medium-sized public school located in Pembroke, North Carolina that handed out 1,368 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $3,495 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNC Pembroke. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,495. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNC Pembroke accumulate an average of $25,172 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UNC Pembroke. During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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With a ranking of #24, Barton College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wilson, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 237 students in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Barton College accumulate an average of $25,582 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Online courses are available at Barton College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Pfeiffer University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Misenheimer, North Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 171 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Pfeiffer University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $33,290. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,335 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Pfeiffer University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 32% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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