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Best Area & Ethnic Studies Colleges in North Carolina

12 accredited institutions in North Carolina offering area & ethnic studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

12
Colleges
591
Graduates/yr
8
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Area & Ethnic Studies Programs in North Carolina

1
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
276
Graduates/yr
19%
Acceptance
$7,019
In-State Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Duke University
Durham
102
Graduates/yr
7%
Acceptance
$63,450
Tuition
96%
Grad Rate
$3,931
Net Price <$30K
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
63
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$3,812
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
48
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$4,422
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Davidson College
Davidson
36
Graduates/yr
14%
Acceptance
$59,510
Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
$7,547
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicMaster's
Appalachian State University
Boone
15
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$4,242
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
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7
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem
15
Graduates/yr
22%
Acceptance
$63,608
Tuition
91%
Grad Rate
$12,795
Net Price <$30K
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8
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville
12
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$4,122
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke
12
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$1,000
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Guilford College
Greensboro
6
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$40,400
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$20,697
Net Price <$30K
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11
PublicBachelor's
East Carolina University
Greenville
3
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$4,452
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem
3
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$3,401
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
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Studying Area & Ethnic Studies in North Carolina

North Carolina has 12 accredited colleges offering area & ethnic studies programs, producing 591 graduates annually. Of these, 8 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for North Carolina residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.