by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 45 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Our 2024 rankings named Duke University the best value (income $30-$48k) school in North Carolina for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Durham, North Carolina, the school is a fairly large private not-for-profit institution.
Duke University has the honor of being ranked #1 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,301.
Out of the 45 bachelor’s degree schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is ranked #2 for quality in the state of North Carolina. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,842.
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A rank of #3 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list means Wake Forest University is a great place for students working on their degree. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Wake Forest University has the honor of being ranked #3 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,337.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. This large public school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
North Carolina State University has the honor of being ranked #4 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,687.
Out of the 45 bachelor’s degree schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Appalachian State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Appalachian State is located in Boone, North Carolina and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Appalachian State University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of North Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $9,620.
With a ranking of #6, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is University of North Carolina at Greensboro a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,016.
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Elizabeth City State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #7. ECSU is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Elizabeth City State University a great value, but it is also ranked #42 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,213.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large public school located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Not only is University of North Carolina at Charlotte a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $12,650.
East Carolina University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. East Carolina University is a large public school located in Greenville, North Carolina.
Not only is East Carolina University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $12,830.
Fayetteville State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #10. Fayetteville State University is a public institution located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Not only is Fayetteville State University a great value, but it is also ranked #31 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,415.
Western Carolina University landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. Cullowhee, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Western Carolina University has the honor of being ranked #13 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,422.
North Carolina A & T State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. North Carolina A & T State University is a fairly large public school located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
North Carolina A & T State University has the honor of being ranked #20 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,840.
With a ranking of #13, University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. UNCW is located in Wilmington, North Carolina and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of North Carolina at Wilmington is ranked #9 for quality in the state of North Carolina. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,069.
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University of North Carolina at Asheville ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. Located in Asheville, North Carolina, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is University of North Carolina at Asheville a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $9,496.
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Salem College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #15. Salem is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Salem College is ranked #39 for quality in the state of North Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $9,234.
Meredith College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #16. Meredith is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Meredith College is ranked #11 for quality in the state of North Carolina. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,367.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. Pembroke, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of North Carolina at Pembroke a great value, but it is also ranked #33 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $10,460.
Elon University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #18. Elon, North Carolina is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Elon University has the honor of being ranked #5 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,133.
Winston - Salem State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. WSSU is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Winston - Salem State University is ranked #25 for quality in the state of North Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $12,455.
Methodist University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Not only is Methodist University a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in North Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,435.
North Carolina Central University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized public school situated in Durham, North Carolina.
North Carolina Central University has the honor of being ranked #28 in North Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $14,381.
Wingate University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking, coming in at #22. Wingate, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Wingate University a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $15,637.
Pfeiffer University landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. Pfeiffer University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Misenheimer, North Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Pfeiffer University is ranked #22 for quality in the state of North Carolina. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,515.
Campbell University landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina ranking. Campbell is located in Buies Creek, North Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Campbell University a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in North Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $18,518.
Gardner - Webb University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in North Carolina list. Gardner - Webb is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Gardner - Webb University is ranked #18 for quality in the state of North Carolina. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,558.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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