Colleges in North Carolina

Colleges in North Carolina

As a southeastern state, North Carolina has warmer winters and hot summers, and it can experience severe weather during both seasons. Colleges in North Carolina include 19 liberal arts and more than forty private institutions. The University of North Carolina System alone has 16 universities that enroll upwards of 180,000 students.The North Carolina Community College System is even larger, with dozens of associate-granting colleges throughout the state. The oldest institution in the state is part of the UNC System, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which is claims to be the oldest public universities in the US period. The most selective is Duke. North Carolina is a national leader in agriculture, financial services, and manufacturing, but has an up-and-coming biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector attracted the research universities in The Triangle. Top attractions in the Old North State include Chimney Rock State Park, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, and the Biltmore Estate.
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Johnston Community College is a 2-year institution with a main campus and four extension sites in eastern North Carolina. Johnston is home to 11 academic departments featuring over 40 degree and certificate-granting programs. Its Transportation...

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Wayne Community College is a 2-year college in eastern North Carolina. WCC is home to 10 career pathways hosting over 100 degree and certificate-granting academic programs. To provide a hands-on learning experience, the college’s Aviation program...

Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte

Johnson & Wales University is career-focused institution with two campuses: Providence, Rhode Island and Charlotte, North Carolina. All JWU classes are centered around an experiential education model featuring real world projects and industry...

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every chef at this university has years of experience, know the ends ands outs of the business and can really give insight on any aspect of the culinary worldthey make sure in the time your in their labs that when you leave you will be able to go to...

” – Dwayne from fayetteville, NC
Louisburg College

Louisburg College is a private, 2-year institution established in the state of North Carolina. The 6-acre campus consists of 20 academic buildings and is the only 2-year residential campus in the region. The college offers 12 different areas of study...

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I hope I can learn alot from this school.

” – Tavian from Durham, NC
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Davidson County Community College is a 2-year community college in central North Carolina. DCCC offers numerous degrees and certificates among four schools of learning and many of its courses are available online. Students who earn DCCC credits are...

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its an awesome school, great people, great classes!

” – Kashina from Thomasville, NC
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With campus a short distance from the Neuse River and Croatan National Forest, Craven Community College is a 2-year college in eastern North Carolina. Among CCC’s academic offerings, the college features an Aviation Systems Technology program...

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I have learned much about the field I am interested in and about what actions and devices are necessary to accomplish the tasks I intend to undertake.

” – Joshua from New Bern, NC
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Lenoir Community College is a 2-year college with a main campus and eight extension sites in eastern North Carolina. LCC is home to five academic departments offering 46 associate degree-granting programs. For students who need help transitioning to...

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Nash Community College is a 2-year institution serving a five-county area in eastern North Carolina. Among Nash’s 99 academic fields of study are several programs designed to prepare students for careers in the hospitality industry including Brewing...

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Nash Community College has been an amazing experience so far. The professors are caring and helpful. I am not from the area, and every time I needed help locating an office or building someone was there!

” – Rayeann from Zebulon, NC
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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Salisbury, North Carolina, with satellite campuses in Concord and Kannapolis. Rowan-Cabarrus offers 32 degrees, 30 diplomas, and over 140 certificates, as well as four...

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a great community college with several different locations. The Criminal Justice classes offer a stimulating environment. I would recommend this school to anyone!

” – Angela from Salisbury, NC
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Mitchell Community College is a 2-year institution with two campuses in western North Carolina. MCC offers degrees and certificates in 38 fields of study as well as numerous continuing education and “just for fun” classes. Cosmetology students have a...

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Central Carolina Community College is a 2-year institution with campuses in three North Carolina counties. CCCC offers over 130 academic programs and is one of the only community colleges in the United States to offer a Laser-Photonics Technology...

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Cleveland Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Shelby, North Carolina. CCC offers over 180 academic programs, awarding diplomas, certificates, and associate’s degrees for job placement and college transfer. Students have...

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