Communications Schools in North Carolina
North Carolina contains
96 schools that offer communications programs.
Duke University,
the highest-ranking communications school in NC, has a total student population of 14,350 and
is the
15th highest ranked school in America.
Of the 96 communications schools
in North Carolina,
only 8 have a student population over 10k. After taking into account tuition, living expenses, and financial aid,
Wake Forest University comes out as the most expensive ($28,737/yr),
with Rowan-Cabarrus Community College as the lowest recorded at only $76/yr.
Communications students from North Carolina schools who go on to become
communication disorder specialists,
speech therapists,
speech language pathologists,
teacher of the speech and hearing handicappeds, etc.
have a good chance at finding employment.
For example, there are 25,090 people working as
communications teachers alone in the US, and their average annual salary is
$65,190.
Also, Rehabilitation counselors make on average $34,710 per year and there are about 112,690 of them employed in the US today.
In fact, in the North Carolina alone, there are
3,860 employed rehabilitation counselors earning an average yearly salary of
$31,810. Communications teachers in this state earn
$54,860/yr and there are 790 employed.
Also, within the communications schools
in North Carolina, the average student population is 3,455 and average student-to-faculty ratio is
15 to 1. Aside from communications,
there are 6640 total
degree (or certificate) programs in the state, with 3,218 people on average applying for a school. Undergraduate tuition costs are normally around
$2,155, but can vary widely depending on the type
of school.
Communications Programs in North Carolina
Duke University
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Design and Visual Communications, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Levels offered:
Masters
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Design and Visual Communications, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
Elon University
Communications technologies/technicians and support services
Levels offered:
Bachelors
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Bachelors
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters
North Carolina A & T State University
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Levels offered:
Bachelors, Masters, PhD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Montreat College
Business/Corporate Communications
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Chowan University
Communications technologies/technicians and support services
Levels offered:
Associates, Bachelors
Graphic Communications, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Southeastern Community College
Communications technologies/technicians and support services
Levels offered:
Associates
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Associates
School of Communication Arts
Communications technologies/technicians and support services
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Miller-Motte College
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Associates
Edgecombe Community College
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Levels offered:
Associates
Davidson County Community College
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Haywood Community College
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Levels offered:
Associates
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Associates
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Associates
Peace College
Design and Visual Communications, General
Levels offered:
Bachelors
Stanly Community College
Communications technologies/technicians and support services
Levels offered:
Certificate
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Levels offered:
Associates
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Associates
Mayland Community College
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Certificate, Associates
Brunswick Community College
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Levels offered:
Certificate
Johnston Community College
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Levels offered:
Associates
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Levels offered:
Associates
North Carolina Interesting Facts
- The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is the oldest State University in the United States.
- In 1903 the Wright Brothers made the first successful powered flight by man at Kill Devil Hill near Kitty Hawk. The Wright Memorial at Kitty Hawks now commemorates their achievement.
- High Point is known as the Furniture Capital of the World.
- Know as "Fish Town" in the early 1700's when Blackbeard frequented the coast, "Beaufort Town" was established as a seaport with the right to collect customs, in 1722.
- The Outer Banks of NC hosts some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.
Top National Parks in North Carolina:
Famous State Residents:
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