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North Carolina Private Master's Teacher Education Universities

Compare 27 programs at 21 universities in North Carolina — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

21 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
DU Duke University logo

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1838

US #129 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$29,612/yr
Admission rate
6%
Earnings (10yr)
$97,800
Students
6,442
2
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Wake Forest University

Winston Salem, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1834

US #499 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$28,719/yr
Admission rate
22%
Earnings (10yr)
$78,158
Students
5,485
3
CU Campbell University logo

Campbell University

Buies Creek, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1887

US #545 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$24,516/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,886
Students
2,680
4
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High Point University

High Point, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1924

US #567 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$38,707/yr
Admission rate
75%
Earnings (10yr)
$61,389
Students
5,129
5
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Elon University

Elon, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1889

US #646 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$41,555/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$74,545
Students
6,452
6
MU Methodist University logo

Methodist University

Fayetteville, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1956

US #685 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$24,704/yr
Admission rate
75%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,050
Students
1,448
7
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Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1857

US #699 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$30,857/yr
Admission rate
62%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,673
Students
1,211
8
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Wingate University

Wingate, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1896

US #713 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$20,748/yr
Admission rate
91%
Earnings (10yr)
$52,649
Students
2,668
9
LU Lenoir-Rhyne University logo

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Hickory, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1891

US #791 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$20,689/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$45,543
Students
1,359
10
MC Meredith College logo

Meredith College

Raleigh, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1891

US #845 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$22,488/yr
Admission rate
74%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,539
Students
1,188
11
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University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1951

US #951 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$18,853/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$47,139
Students
1,796
12
PU Pfeiffer University logo

Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1885

US #1123 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$19,076/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$51,562
Students
655
13
SC Salem College logo

Salem College

Winston Salem, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1772

US #1124 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$18,277/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,640
Students
423
14
MH Mars Hill University logo

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1856

US #1155 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$19,910/yr
Admission rate
68%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,781
Students
1,044
15
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Catawba College

Salisbury, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1851

US #1165 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$17,879/yr
Admission rate
75%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,793
Students
1,235
16
GC Greensboro College logo

Greensboro College

Greensboro, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1838

US #1183 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$17,882/yr
Admission rate
70%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,566
Students
708
17
MC Montreat College logo

Montreat College

Montreat, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1916

US #1206 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$27,061/yr
Admission rate
69%
Earnings (10yr)
$45,151
Students
762
18
BC Barton College logo

Barton College

Wilson, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1902

US #1289 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$23,626/yr
Admission rate
94%
Earnings (10yr)
$47,913
Students
982
19
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Chowan University

Murfreesboro, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1848

US #1328 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$14,086/yr
Admission rate
69%
Earnings (10yr)
$38,412
Students
603
20
SU Shaw University logo

Shaw University

Raleigh, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1865

US #1340 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$16,512/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$34,409
Students
875
21
LC Lees-McRae College logo

Lees-McRae College

Banner Elk, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1900

US #1438 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$28,340/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$43,415
Students
873

What this subject pays

Graduates of Teacher Education programmes report a median $38,829 two years after finishing, across 1,836 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $26,094.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Master's Teacher Education universities in North Carolina?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Duke University, Wake Forest University, Campbell University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Master's Teacher Education universities in North Carolina?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Master's Teacher Education universities in North Carolina?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in North Carolina?

Filtering by North Carolina keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Master's Teacher Education universities in North Carolina

This page lists private Master's Teacher Education universities in North Carolina held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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