Best Physical Sciences Colleges in North Carolina
36 accredited institutions in North Carolina offering physical sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
36
Colleges
2,808
Graduates/yr
15
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Physical Sciences Programs in North Carolina
1
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
414
Graduates/yr
19%
Acceptance
$7,019
In-State Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
View →
2
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
399
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$3,812
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
View →
3
PublicBachelor's
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
327
Graduates/yr
40%
Acceptance
$6,535
In-State Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
View →
4
PublicBachelor's
Appalachian State University
Boone
270
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$4,242
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
View →
5
PublicBachelor's
East Carolina University
Greenville
198
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$4,452
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
View →
6
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
153
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$4,443
In-State Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
View →
7
Private NonprofitDoctoral
Duke University
Durham
150
Graduates/yr
7%
Acceptance
$63,450
Tuition
96%
Grad Rate
$3,931
Net Price <$30K
View →
8
PublicBachelor's
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
150
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$1,000
In-State Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
View →
9
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville
105
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$4,122
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
View →
10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Davidson College
Davidson
90
Graduates/yr
14%
Acceptance
$59,510
Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
$7,547
Net Price <$30K
View →
11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem
81
Graduates/yr
22%
Acceptance
$63,608
Tuition
91%
Grad Rate
$12,795
Net Price <$30K
View →
12
PublicBachelor's
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
72
Graduates/yr
46%
Acceptance
$3,540
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
View →
13
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke
63
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$1,000
In-State Tuition
45%
Grad Rate
View →
14
PublicBachelor's
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
48
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$4,422
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
View →
15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
High Point University
High Point
45
Graduates/yr
77%
Acceptance
$38,748
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$31,039
Net Price <$30K
View →
16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory
33
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$30,000
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$21,606
Net Price <$30K
View →
17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Wingate University
Wingate
24
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$41,631
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$15,847
Net Price <$30K
View →
18
PublicMaster's
North Carolina Central University
Durham
21
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$3,728
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
View →
19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill
18
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$37,270
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$15,963
Net Price <$30K
View →
20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte
15
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$40,790
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$23,594
Net Price <$30K
View →
21
PublicBachelor's
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem
15
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$3,401
In-State Tuition
49%
Grad Rate
View →
22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs
15
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$32,470
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$17,642
Net Price <$30K
View →
23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Campbell University
Buies Creek
15
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$37,750
Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
$19,337
Net Price <$30K
View →
24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Elon University
Elon
12
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$44,029
Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
$22,319
Net Price <$30K
View →
25
PublicBachelor's
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville
12
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$1,000
In-State Tuition
35%
Grad Rate
View →
26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Meredith College
Raleigh
9
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$43,816
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$15,404
Net Price <$30K
View →
27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg
9
Graduates/yr
$29,400
Tuition
26%
Grad Rate
$29,371
Net Price <$30K
View →
28
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Barton College
Wilson
9
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$35,600
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$19,973
Net Price <$30K
View →
29
PublicBachelor's
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City
6
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$1,000
In-State Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
View →
30
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Catawba College
Salisbury
6
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$33,400
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$15,793
Net Price <$30K
View →
31
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Methodist University
Fayetteville
6
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$38,936
Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
$24,418
Net Price <$30K
View →
32
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa
6
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$39,300
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$18,307
Net Price <$30K
View →
33
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Johnson C Smith University
Charlotte
3
Graduates/yr
43%
Acceptance
$18,450
Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
$19,031
Net Price <$30K
View →
34
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Salem College
Winston-Salem
3
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$32,236
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$14,974
Net Price <$30K
View →
35
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Brevard College
Brevard
3
Graduates/yr
40%
Acceptance
$29,400
Tuition
39%
Grad Rate
$17,716
Net Price <$30K
View →
36
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Guilford College
Greensboro
3
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$40,400
Tuition
48%
Grad Rate
$20,697
Net Price <$30K
View →
Studying Physical Sciences in North Carolina
North Carolina has 36 accredited colleges offering physical sciences programs, producing 2,808 graduates annually. Of these, 15 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.
Other Programs in North Carolina
Communications TechnologyComputer SciencePersonal & Culinary ServicesEducationEngineeringEngineering TechnologyForeign LanguagesFamily & Consumer SciencesLegal Studies / Pre-LawEnglishLiberal ArtsLibrary ScienceBiologyMathematics & StatisticsMilitary ScienceInterdisciplinary StudiesParks & RecreationPhilosophy & Religious StudiesTheology & MinistryScience Technology
Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.