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North Carolina Private Professional Business & Management Universities

Compare 27 programs at 9 universities in North Carolina — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

9 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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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
WF Wake Forest University logo

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
HP High Point University logo

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
4
GU Gardner-Webb University logo

Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina · Private University · Est. 1905

US #619 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$17,674/yr
Admission rate
77%
Earnings (10yr)
$48,039
Students
1,856
5
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
6
QU Queens University of Charlotte logo

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
7
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
8
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
9
SU Strayer University-North Carolina logo

Strayer University-North Carolina

Greensboro, North Carolina · Private University

US #1341 ROI F Admissions open
Tuition
USD 13,920/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$40,092
Students
2,671

What this subject pays

Graduates of Business & Management programmes report a median $43,426 two years after finishing, across 598 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $26,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Professional Business & Management universities in North Carolina?

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

How much does it cost to study private Professional Business & Management 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 Professional Business & Management 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 Professional Business & Management universities in North Carolina

This page lists private Professional Business & Management 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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