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Best Colleges for Business Administration in North Carolina

The best colleges for a Business Administration degree in North Carolina, led by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University and North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Business Administration programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Business Administration in North Carolina?

Based on our rankings, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the top-ranked college for Business Administration in North Carolina. Other top choices include Wake Forest University, North Carolina State University at Raleigh, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

What are the best Business Administration schools?

The best Business Administration schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University, North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Business Administration?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Business Administration programs is approximately $31,839 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Business Administration degree?

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Business Administration rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Business Administration graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Business Administration programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $60,509 per year. Below are the highest-paying Business Administration programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, NC · 15.3% acceptance · SAT 1,439 · $41,203 tuition · 91% grad rate
  2. 2. Wake Forest University — Winston-Salem, NC · 21.7% acceptance · SAT 1,475 · $67,642 tuition · 89% grad rate
  3. 3. North Carolina State University at Raleigh — Raleigh, NC · 41.7% acceptance · SAT 1,376 · $32,847 tuition · 85% grad rate
  4. 4. University of North Carolina at Greensboro — Greensboro, NC · 88.5% acceptance · SAT 1,193 · $24,012 tuition · 56% grad rate
  5. 5. Appalachian State University — Boone, NC · 90.1% acceptance · SAT 1,214 · $25,212 tuition · 75% grad rate
  6. 6. University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Charlotte, NC · 79.6% acceptance · SAT 1,231 · $22,492 tuition · 69% grad rate
  7. 7. Elon University — Elon, NC · 66.4% acceptance · SAT 1,208 · $46,958 tuition · 84% grad rate
  8. 8. East Carolina University — Greenville, NC · 89.2% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $23,638 tuition · 63% grad rate
  9. 9. University of North Carolina Wilmington — Wilmington, NC · 64.2% acceptance · SAT 1,287 · $24,152 tuition · 71% grad rate
  10. 10. University of North Carolina Asheville — Asheville, NC · 91.9% acceptance · SAT 1,251 · $24,849 tuition · 54% grad rate
  11. 11. Queens University of Charlotte — Charlotte, NC · 62.1% acceptance · SAT 1,206 · $45,846 tuition · 61% grad rate
  12. 12. North Carolina Central University — Durham, NC · 87% acceptance · SAT 1,050 · $19,735 tuition · 42% grad rate
  13. 13. High Point University — High Point, NC · 75.3% acceptance · SAT 1,288 · $45,312 tuition · 74% grad rate
  14. 14. Meredith College — Raleigh, NC · 74.2% acceptance · SAT 1,204 · $45,630 tuition · 70% grad rate
  15. 15. Guilford College — Greensboro, NC · 80% acceptance · SAT 1,105 · $41,362 tuition · 46% grad rate
  16. 16. Western Carolina University — Cullowhee, NC · 81.8% acceptance · SAT 1,157 · $8,630 tuition · 60% grad rate
  17. 17. North Carolina A & T State University — Greensboro, NC · 49.9% acceptance · SAT 1,074 · $20,673 tuition · 57% grad rate
  18. 18. Winston-Salem State University — Winston-Salem, NC · 78.3% acceptance · SAT 945 · $16,782 tuition · 47% grad rate
  19. 19. Gardner-Webb University — Boiling Springs, NC · 77.2% acceptance · SAT 1,113 · $34,760 tuition · 55% grad rate
  20. 20. Wingate University — Wingate, NC · 91.1% acceptance · SAT 1,111 · $41,636 tuition · 46% grad rate
  21. 21. Brevard College — Brevard, NC · 42.2% acceptance · SAT 1,060 · $32,280 tuition · 49% grad rate
  22. 22. Johnson C Smith University — Charlotte, NC · 45.2% acceptance · $21,300 tuition · 34% grad rate
  23. 23. Methodist University — Fayetteville, NC · 75.1% acceptance · SAT 1,182 · $41,250 tuition · 44% grad rate
  24. 24. Barton College — Wilson, NC · 94.2% acceptance · $37,250 tuition · 46% grad rate
  25. 25. Elizabeth City State University — Elizabeth City, NC · 64.2% acceptance · SAT 1,019 · $10,536 tuition · 44% grad rate

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