Best ROI Universities in North Carolina

Q: How many universities are ranked for Best ROI in North Carolina?

There are 50 universities ranked for Best ROI in North Carolina based on government-verified data.

Q: How are Best ROI rankings calculated?

Rankings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Institutions are ranked by best roi metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data are included.

Rankings based on government-verified data for qualifying institutions in North Carolina.

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#	Institution	Tuition	Avg Earnings	Grad Rate	ROI Ratio
1	University of North Carolina at Pembroke Public NC ROI	$3,571	$37,126	45%	10.4x
2	Elizabeth City State University Public NC ROI	$3,412	$33,776	46%	9.9x
3	Fayetteville State University Public NC ROI	$3,969	$37,831	39%	9.5x
4	Western Carolina University Public NC ROI	$4,532	$43,085	60%	9.5x
5	University of North Carolina at Charlotte Public NC ROI	$7,214	$48,812	69%	6.8x
6	North Carolina State University at Raleigh Public NC ROI	$8,895	$57,623	85%	6.5x
7	University of North Carolina Wilmington Public NC ROI	$7,317	$46,972	73%	6.4x
8	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Public NC ROI	$8,989	$57,057	92%	6.3x
9	East Carolina University Public NC ROI	$7,361	$46,420	64%	6.3x
10	Winston-Salem State University Public NC ROI	$6,735	$40,557	49%	6.0x
11	Appalachian State University Public NC ROI	$7,541	$43,663	74%	5.8x
12	North Carolina Central University Public NC ROI	$6,542	$35,967	45%	5.5x
13	Carolina College of Biblical Studies Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$6,276	$34,156	N/A	5.4x
14	North Carolina A & T State University Public NC ROI	$6,748	$36,638	56%	5.4x
15	University of North Carolina at Greensboro Public NC ROI	$7,593	$39,869	58%	5.3x
16	University of North Carolina Asheville Public NC ROI	$7,461	$36,947	57%	5.0x
17	Manna University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$7,163	$33,431	77%	4.7x
18	Chamberlain University-North Carolina Private For-Profit NC ROI	$19,686	$84,533	N/A	4.3x
19	Heritage Bible College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$8,688	$30,996	N/A	3.6x
20	Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$11,960	$41,684	N/A	3.5x
21	University of North Carolina School of the Arts Public NC ROI	$9,477	$24,537	81%	2.6x
22	Belmont Abbey College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$19,500	$43,816	47%	2.2x
23	Carolina University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$16,000	$30,657	30%	1.9x
24	Greensboro College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$20,400	$36,462	41%	1.8x
25	Mid-Atlantic Christian University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$17,280	$29,887	43%	1.7x
26	University of Mount Olive Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$25,950	$43,026	48%	1.7x
27	South University-High Point Private For-Profit NC ROI	$20,650	$34,115	12%	1.7x
28	Saint Augustine's University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$16,896	$26,999	27%	1.6x
29	Johnson C Smith University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$20,480	$31,478	38%	1.5x
30	Shaw University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$17,176	$26,148	17%	1.5x
31	Lenoir-Rhyne University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$30,900	$44,799	51%	1.4x
32	Lees-McRae College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$31,140	$41,599	45%	1.3x
33	Gardner-Webb University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$33,450	$43,996	57%	1.3x
34	Pfeiffer University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$33,930	$44,621	40%	1.3x
35	Livingstone College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$18,296	$24,024	26%	1.3x
36	Elon University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$44,536	$58,082	83%	1.3x
37	Duke University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$65,805	$85,792	96%	1.3x
38	Bennett College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$19,140	$23,153	20%	1.2x
39	William Peace University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$33,150	$39,738	44%	1.2x
40	Salem College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$32,236	$38,496	59%	1.2x
41	Montreat College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$33,860	$39,763	41%	1.2x
42	High Point University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$44,208	$50,955	69%	1.2x
43	Barton College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$35,600	$40,785	49%	1.1x
44	Campbell University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$40,410	$45,511	56%	1.1x
45	Queens University of Charlotte Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$43,285	$48,170	67%	1.1x
46	Chowan University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$27,110	$30,096	27%	1.1x
47	Catawba College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$33,400	$36,912	54%	1.1x
48	Brevard College Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$31,250	$34,401	38%	1.1x
49	North Carolina Wesleyan University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$35,536	$38,939	39%	1.1x
50	Wingate University Private Non-Profit NC ROI	$40,196	$43,992	51%	1.1x

About This Ranking

This ranking is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which provides comprehensive information about colleges and universities across the country.

Institutions are ranked by best roi metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data for the ranking criteria are included.

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What are the Best ROI universities in North Carolina?

The top Best ROI university in North Carolina is University of North Carolina at Pembroke, followed by Elizabeth City State University. Rankings are based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.

How many universities are ranked for Best ROI in North Carolina?

How are Best ROI rankings calculated?

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