Best colleges in Charlotte
College on Capitol Hill
Live amongst monuments of our country as you learn to be part of it
Why spend a weekend in Washington D.C. sightseeing when you could spend years experiencing all our nation’s capital has to offer? Fifteen colleges and universities call this inter-state city home, as do many different cultures — and 200 foreign embassies and international organizations.* If you have an interest in government, law, lobbying, education, finance, public policy, scientific research, or more, come join us in the 4th largest metro economy in the United States. A degree here will start your career off on the right foot with average weekly wages of $1,575, the 4th highest in the country.
And while you’re finding your perfect university, you’ll find there’s plenty to do when the books close. From the National Mall and Zoo to festivals and other famous monuments, you can be entertained and educated at the same time — oh, and did we mention most of these attractions are free? So you can spend your money on the tasty dining options, farmers’ markets, and night life. At a Washington D.C. school, you’ll enjoy all four seasons of all four years. Explore your options and discover the university of your dreams today.
*dc.about.com *Bureau of Labor StatisticsBest Four Year Universities in Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte offers 181 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 7,620 students graduated with students earning 5,577 Bachelor's degrees, 1,674 Master's degrees, 192 Certificates, and 177 Doctoral degrees.
Catawba College offers 44 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2019, 288 students graduated with students earning 283 Bachelor's degrees, and 5 Master's degrees.
Queens University of Charlotte offers 68 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 757 students graduated with students earning 390 Bachelor's degrees, 358 Master's degrees, and 9 Certificates.
Johnson C Smith University offers 27 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 262 students graduated with students earning 220 Bachelor's degrees, and 42 Master's degrees.
Winthrop University offers 87 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2019, 1,326 students graduated with students earning 984 Bachelor's degrees, 305 Master's degrees, and 37 Certificates.
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte offers 12 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 567 students graduated with students earning 323 Associate's degrees, and 244 Bachelor's degrees.
Clinton College offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2019, 21 students graduated with students earning 13 Associate's degrees, and 8 Bachelor's degrees.
Livingstone College offers 26 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2019, 148 students graduated with students earning 143 Bachelor's degrees, and 5 Associate's degrees.
Wingate University offers 52 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2019, 822 students graduated with students earning 494 Bachelor's degrees, 182 Doctoral degrees, 124 Master's degrees, and 22 Certificates.
Belmont Abbey College offers 19 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize suburb. In 2019, 292 students graduated with students earning 292 Bachelor's degrees.
Best Community Colleges in Charlotte
Carolinas College of Health Sciences offers 8 degree programs. It's a very small, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 165 students graduated with students earning 136 Associate's degrees, and 29 Certificates.
University of South Carolina-Lancaster offers 5 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a faraway town. In 2019, 135 students graduated with students earning 135 Associate's degrees.
Gaston College offers 127 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a midsize suburb. In 2019, 1,286 students graduated with students earning 701 Associate's degrees, and 585 Certificates.
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College offers 98 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a midsize suburb. In 2019, 1,935 students graduated with students earning 1,041 Certificates, and 894 Associate's degrees.
York Technical College offers 75 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a small city. In 2019, 1,187 students graduated with students earning 651 Associate's degrees, and 536 Certificates.
Mitchell Community College offers 65 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2019, 925 students graduated with students earning 510 Certificates, and 415 Associate's degrees.
Central Piedmont Community College offers 143 degree programs. It's a large, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2019, 3,152 students graduated with students earning 2,279 Associate's degrees, and 873 Certificates.
