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Best Communications Technology Colleges in North Carolina

17 accredited institutions in North Carolina offering communications technology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

17
Colleges
375
Graduates/yr
15
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Communications Technology Programs in North Carolina

1
PublicAssociate's
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem
78
Graduates/yr
$1,824
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicAssociate's
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown
48
Graduates/yr
$2,128
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicAssociate's
Randolph Community College
Asheboro
39
Graduates/yr
$2,280
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicAssociate's
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte
39
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Elon University
Elon
27
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$44,029
Tuition
83%
Grad Rate
$22,319
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
Appalachian State University
Boone
24
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$4,242
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicAssociate's
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory
21
Graduates/yr
$2,128
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Carteret Community College
Morehead City
18
Graduates/yr
$2,128
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Gaston College
Dallas
15
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford
12
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
Isothermal Community College
Spindale
12
Graduates/yr
$1,824
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton
9
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount
9
Graduates/yr
$2,600
In-State Tuition
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14
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Chowan University
Murfreesboro
6
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$27,110
Tuition
29%
Grad Rate
$14,953
Net Price <$30K
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15
PublicAssociate's
McDowell Technical Community College
Marion
6
Graduates/yr
$1,824
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicAssociate's
Piedmont Community College
Roxboro
6
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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17
PublicAssociate's
Cleveland Community College
Shelby
6
Graduates/yr
$2,432
In-State Tuition
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Studying Communications Technology in North Carolina

North Carolina has 17 accredited colleges offering communications technology programs, producing 375 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.

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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.