Best online colleges in North Carolina 2022

: Written by: ZDNet; Category: News; Published: 16 July 2022; Hits: 262

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Online colleges in North Carolina offer degree options for undergraduate and graduate students. The majors on offer can lead to in-demand careers.

According to the North Carolina Department of Commerce ^[1], the state's key industries include business and finance, energy, food processing and manufacturing, and information technology.

From campuses based in the Blue Ridge Mountains to the coast, online colleges in North Carolina offer the degrees you need to succeed. Our rankings can help you find your best choice.

Top 5 online schools in North Carolina: Quick facts

College	School stats
Appalachian State University^[2] Boone, NC	Acceptance rate: 80% Graduation rate: 74% Guaranteed admission to students with associate degrees from partner colleges Holistic admission process for adult learners
East Carolina University^[3] Greenville, NC	Acceptance rate: 88% Graduation rate: 67% Bachelor's degree completion Guaranteed admission to students with approved associate degrees
University of North Carolina Wilmington^[4] Wilmington, NC	Acceptance rate: 68% Graduation rate: 73% Eight bachelor's completion programs Accelerated MBAs
University of North Carolina at Charlotte^[5] Charlotte, NC	Acceptance rate: 80% Graduation rate: 59% Online students can use veteran education benefits Eight bachelor's completion programs
University of North Carolina at Greensboro^[6] Greensboro, NC	Acceptance rate: 88% Graduation rate: 57% Six undergraduate business degree focus areas Career and Professional Development Center available for online students

The 10 best online colleges in North Carolina

ZDNet's ranking methodology ^[7] assesses colleges and universities for their academic quality, affordability, reputation, and the number of available bachelor's and master's degree programs. Our expert curation and rigorous review and editing processes ensure the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Unless otherwise indicated, data is drawn from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System ^[8] and College Scorecard ^[9]. Note that

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