2024 Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina

Ranked #5 in popularity, general education is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 131 master's degrees in general education to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on general education students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of general education students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general education related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general education students working on their master's degree.

More Ways to Rank General Education Schools

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina list to help you make the college decision.

 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Education in North Carolina

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general education students seeking a a master's degree.

Top North Carolina Schools for a Master's in General Education

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you wish to pursue a master's degree in general education. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general education from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

67 Annual Graduates

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in general education. UNCW is a large public university located in the midsize city of Wilmington.More information about a master’s in general education from University of North Carolina at Wilmington

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Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

41 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general education has to look into Western Carolina University. Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general education from Western Carolina University

Best General Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	422	34
Georgia	370	45
Virginia	331	785
Tennessee	313	282
Kentucky	268	68
South Carolina	260	281
Alabama	258	3
Louisiana	250	56
Mississippi	243	108
Arkansas	187	51
West Virginia	164	203

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Rankings in Majors Related to General Education

One of 0 majors within the General Education area of study, General Education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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