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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.
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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. This large public school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 6,019 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,214 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNC Charlotte. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,338. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,940 in student loans. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UNC Charlotte. In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, the large public school awarded 4,764 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from North Carolina pay an average of $7,325 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ECU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,602. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,335 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 35 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Carolina University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Cullowhee, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,736 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,453 in tuition and fees if they attend WCU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,453. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,479 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WCU. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Appalachian State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in North Carolina. This large public school is located in Boone, North Carolina, and it awarded 4,336 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend Appalachian State full time pay an average of $7,450 in tuition and fees. 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Appalachian State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Winston - Salem State University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Winston-Salem, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 937 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WSSU is $6,276. 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 offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $37,550. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNC Chapel Hill accumulate an average of $14,485 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UNC Chapel Hill does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 25% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
North Carolina A & T State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. NC A&T is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,049 bachelor’s degrees 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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,026 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that NC A&T does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #8, Fayetteville State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Fayetteville, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,091 students in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend Fayetteville State University full time pay an average of $3,906 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,906. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,310 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Fayetteville State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
North Carolina State 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 #8 on the list. North Carolina State University is a large public school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 6,518 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,128 in tuition and fees if they attend NC State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,869. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,041 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NC State. During the 2020-2021 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Mount Olive landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Mount Olive, North Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 496 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Methodist University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Methodist is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It awarded 315 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $38,138 to cover tuition and fees at Methodist. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,124 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Methodist. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Elizabeth City State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Elizabeth City State University is a small public school located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina that handed out 308 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,356 in tuition and fees if they attend ECSU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,356. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,231 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ECSU. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Campbell University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. 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.
If you want to attend Campbell, expect to pay an average of $39,230 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $22,423 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 53% 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. In fact, around 37% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #14, Queens University of Charlotte did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Queens is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 391 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Queens is $40,830. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Queens accumulate an average of $24,834 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Queens does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #15, Gardner - Webb University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. 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.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,200 to cover tuition and fees at Gardner - Webb. The school does not offer an in-state discount. 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Gardner - Webb. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Mars Hill 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 #16 on the list. Mars Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 212 students 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.
Mars Hill 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Brevard College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina list. Located in Brevard, North Carolina, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 154 bachelor’s degree awards 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.
One thing to take note of is that Brevard College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 0% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class 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. Wilmington, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,763 students in 2021-2022.
Students from North Carolina who attend UNCW full time pay an average of $7,238 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 67% 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
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Greensboro College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Greensboro College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 141 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Greensboro College is $19,620. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,173 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Greensboro College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 41% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Miller-Motte College Wilmington came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, the very small private for-profit school awarded 14 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
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. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Johnson C Smith University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 216 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at JCSU is $19,504. 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 $33,087 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at JCSU. In 2020-2021 about 6% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lenoir - Rhyne University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in North Carolina ranking. Lenoir - Rhyne University is located in Hickory, North Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 323 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 $23,761 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Lenoir - Rhyne 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. UNC Pembroke is a public institution located in Pembroke, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,368 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNC Pembroke is $3,495. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,495. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,172 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Depending on your major, you 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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Barton College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Barton College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Wilson, North Carolina. It awarded 237 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 $25,582 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Barton College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
Pfeiffer University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Misenheimer, North Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 171 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,290 to cover tuition and fees at Pfeiffer University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Pfeiffer University accumulate an average of $26,335 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Pfeiffer University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 32% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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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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