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Best accounting colleges in North Carolina

Accounting bachelor graduates in North Carolina earn a weighted average salary of $58,307 3 years after graduation. This places North Carolina graduate earnings in the bottom 50% nationally. Additionally, accounting graduates earn 4% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our accounting rankings cover 18 of the 23 programs available in North Carolina, accounting for 91% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

For more information visit our guide to accounting. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in North Carolina | #64 in Accounting nationally

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina

Economic score 1.77

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $14,765

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $67,922

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in North Carolina | #71 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 1.80

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $16,563

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $70,576

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 85%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in North Carolina | #83 in Accounting nationally

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina

Economic score 1.89

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $10,582

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $63,083

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 56%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in North Carolina | #126 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 2.20

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $15,018

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,596

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in North Carolina | #127 in Accounting nationally

Elon University

Elon, North Carolina

Economic score 2.20

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $38,001

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $87,359

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 83%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in North Carolina | #252 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 2.98

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $10,907

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $53,080

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in North Carolina | #280 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 3.18

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $13,637

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $55,852

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in North Carolina | #302 in Accounting nationally

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

Economic score 3.35

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $16,703

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $57,782

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 68%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in North Carolina | #328 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 3.57

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $14,014

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $56,242

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in North Carolina | #359 in Accounting nationally

Belmont Abbey College

Belmont, North Carolina

Economic score 3.97

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $22,533

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $60,099

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in North Carolina | #398 in Accounting nationally

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, North Carolina

Economic score 4.51

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $13,801

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,846

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in North Carolina | #417 in Accounting nationally

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Economic score 4.88

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $6,319

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,109

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in North Carolina | #421 in Accounting nationally

Gardner, Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Economic score 4.95

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $20,984

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $55,487

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in North Carolina | #469 in Accounting nationally

Campbell University

Buies Creek, North Carolina

Economic score 6.90

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $24,004

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $52,267

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in North Carolina | #473 in Accounting nationally

Guilford College

Greensboro, North Carolina

Economic score 7.04

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $23,571

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $52,677

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 53%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in North Carolina | #503 in Accounting nationally

North Carolina Wesleyan College

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Economic score 13.07

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $17,801

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,078

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 58%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in North Carolina | #504 in Accounting nationally

Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Economic score 13.70

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $14,618

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,682

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in North Carolina | #521 in Accounting nationally

University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, North Carolina

Economic score 51.36

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $16,883

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $38,210

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in accounting in North Carolina?

Years

3.9 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in accounting in North Carolina is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 3.9 years.

How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in accounting earn in North Carolina?

Salary

$58,307

The median bachelor's degree in accounting graduate earns $58,307 4 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in accounting cost in North Carolina?

Net cost

$17,675

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in accounting is $17,675. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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