Of the 134 colleges in North Carolina, 134 colleges offer online programs. By school type, there are 75 public and 59 private schools.
By offered degree, 130 schools offer undergraduate level programs and 59 schools offer graduate programs through online.
The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools is $17,955 for undergraduate programs and $17,718 for graduate programs. Schools may offer "in-state" rate for North Carolina residents.
A total of 161,231 students were in online degree programs or took online courses. It is 29.33% of total enrollment.
The following table shows the 2024 average academic statistics for North Carolina Online Schools.
| Number of Online Schools | 134 Online Schools (75 public, 59 private) |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $17,955 Undergraduate $17,718 Graduate |
| Student Population | Total 549,649 (4,102 in average) |
| Online Student Population | Total 161,231 (1,203 in average) |
| Average Number of Online Programs Offered | 16 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12.5 to 1 |
The following table lists and compare North Carolina colleges that offer online degree and/or courses.
| Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Online Population | Number of Total Programs | Number of Online Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the AlbemarleElizabeth City, NC | $7,222 | - | 2,314 | 1,681 | 50 | |
| South Piedmont Community CollegePolkton, NC | $6,630 | - | 3,338 | 1,294 | 61 | 17 |
| Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC | $24,537 | $24,140 | 20,436 | 1,647 | 171 | 50 |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community CollegeAsheville, NC | $9,026 | - | 6,473 | 2,016 | 130 | |
| Barton CollegeWilson, NC | $35,600 | $10,397 | 1,265 | 187 | 38 | 4 |
| Beaufort County Community CollegeWashington, NC | $8,684 | - | 1,741 | 626 | 48 | 23 |
| Belmont Abbey CollegeBelmont, NC | $19,500 | $17,624 | 1,501 | 63 | 31 | 6 |
| Bennett CollegeGreensboro, NC | $19,140 | - | 168 | 2 | 13 | |
| Bladen Community CollegeDublin, NC | $7,630 | - | 978 | 279 | 44 | 7 |
| Blue Ridge Community CollegeFlat Rock, NC | $8,804 | - | 2,794 | 1,119 | 90 | 29 |
| Brevard CollegeBrevard, NC | $31,250 | $10,800 | 759 | 12 | 31 | 1 |
| Brunswick Community CollegeBolivia, NC | $8,676 | - | 1,678 | 928 | 37 | 21 |
| Cabarrus College of Health SciencesConcord, NC | $16,070 | $31,490 | 528 | 99 | 18 | 2 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical InstituteHudson, NC | $8,681 | - | 3,703 | 1,193 | 67 | 16 |
| Campbell UniversityBuies Creek, NC | $40,410 | $16,158 | 5,272 | 730 | 122 | 11 |
| Cape Fear Community CollegeWilmington, NC | $8,892 | - | 14,170 | 4,133 | 130 | 8 |
| Carteret Community CollegeMorehead City, NC | $7,954 | - | 1,554 | 682 | 69 | |
| Catawba CollegeSalisbury, NC | $33,400 | $3,594 | 1,172 | 184 | 50 | 8 |
| Catawba Valley Community CollegeHickory, NC | $7,743 | - | 4,172 | 2,584 | 97 | 3 |
| Central Carolina Community CollegeSanford, NC | $8,698 | - | 5,231 | 2,526 | 119 | 10 |
| Central Piedmont Community CollegeCharlotte, NC | $8,936 | - | 17,694 | 16,997 | 146 | |
| Chowan UniversityMurfreesboro, NC | $27,110 | $8,730 | 886 | 108 | 39 | 1 |
| Cleveland Community CollegeShelby, NC | $8,746 | - | 1,946 | 1,023 | 67 | 4 |
| Coastal Carolina Community CollegeJacksonville, NC | $8,606 | - | 3,611 | 1,310 | 65 | 15 |
| Craven Community CollegeNew Bern, NC | $6,630 | - | 2,701 | 1,216 | 70 | 17 |
| Davidson-Davie Community CollegeThomasville, NC | $7,926 | - | 3,921 | 1,400 | 82 | 19 |
| Duke UniversityDurham, NC | $65,805 | $63,985 | 18,023 | 950 | 300 | 4 |
| Durham Technical Community CollegeDurham, NC | $7,666 | - | 4,294 | 2,553 | 74 | 14 |
| East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC | $23,638 | $20,807 | 27,151 | 7,807 | 255 | 139 |
| Edgecombe Community CollegeTarboro, NC | $8,784 | - | 1,313 | 932 | 64 | 4 |
| Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City, NC | $7,412 | $18,849 | 2,149 | 539 | 29 | 5 |
| Elon UniversityElon, NC | $44,536 | $20,574 | 7,123 | - | 98 | |
| Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFayetteville, NC | $8,772 | - | 10,233 | 5,532 | 117 | 26 |
| Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC | $7,969 | $17,262 | 6,787 | 3,074 | 63 | 36 |
| Forsyth Technical Community CollegeWinston-Salem, NC | $6,864 | - | 8,270 | 3,196 | 152 | 7 |
| Gardner-Webb UniversityBoiling Springs, NC | $33,450 | $11,300 | 3,144 | 897 | 95 | 11 |
| Gaston CollegeDallas, NC | $9,330 | - | 5,558 | 2,705 | 101 | 30 |
| Greensboro CollegeGreensboro, NC | $20,400 | $4,416 | 826 | 125 | 72 | |
| Guilford CollegeGreensboro, NC | $41,140 | $14,880 | 1,167 | - | 48 | 2 |
| Guilford Technical Community CollegeJamestown, NC | $7,695 | - | 10,067 | 3,552 | 149 | |
| Halifax Community CollegeWeldon, NC | $8,752 | - | 995 | 553 | 45 | |
| Haywood Community CollegeClyde, NC | $8,756 | - | 1,286 | 551 | 55 | 17 |
| Heritage Bible CollegeDunn, NC | $8,688 | $10,440 | 26 | 26 | 3 | 3 |
| High Point UniversityHigh Point, NC | $44,208 | $34,329 | 5,981 | 226 | 95 | 21 |
| Isothermal Community CollegeSpindale, NC | $6,638 | - | 1,876 | 889 | 85 | 13 |
| James Sprunt Community CollegeKenansville, NC | $8,736 | - | 1,359 | 716 | 46 | 10 |
| Johnson C Smith UniversityCharlotte, NC | $20,480 | $19,612 | 1,093 | 66 | 26 | |
| Johnston Community CollegeSmithfield, NC | $8,801 | - | 4,282 | 1,643 | 70 | 14 |
| Lees-McRae CollegeBanner Elk, NC | $31,740 | $9,750 | 855 | 159 | 28 | 3 |
| Lenoir Community CollegeKinston, NC | $8,712 | - | 2,199 | 1,103 | 83 | 24 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityHickory, NC | $30,900 | $12,240 | 2,354 | 375 | 81 | 7 |
| Livingstone CollegeSalisbury, NC | $18,296 | $12,439 | 839 | 66 | 30 | |
| Mars Hill UniversityMars Hill, NC | $37,270 | $14,364 | 1,032 | 75 | 49 | 2 |
| Martin Community CollegeWilliamston, NC | $8,667 | - | 842 | 475 | 60 | 20 |
| Mayland Community CollegeSpruce Pine, NC | $8,704 | - | 783 | 315 | 37 | 2 |
| McDowell Technical Community CollegeMarion, NC | $6,566 | - | 1,100 | 580 | 71 | |
| Meredith CollegeRaleigh, NC | $43,936 | $13,619 | 1,587 | 17 | 77 | |
| Methodist UniversityFayetteville, NC | $39,664 | $43,365 | 1,811 | 253 | 95 | |
| Miller-Motte College-WilmingtonWilmington, NC | $25,240 | - | 517 | 402 | 8 | 2 |
| Mitchell Community CollegeStatesville, NC | $8,795 | - | 3,456 | 1,162 | 65 | 21 |
| Montgomery Community CollegeTroy, NC | $8,682 | - | 702 | 170 | 63 | 12 |
| Montreat CollegeMontreat, NC | $33,860 | $11,310 | 972 | 233 | 41 | 9 |
| University of Mount OliveMount Olive, NC | $25,950 | $18,700 | 2,239 | 1,247 | 70 | 18 |
| Nash Community CollegeRocky Mount, NC | $8,883 | - | 2,645 | 1,645 | 83 | 7 |
| North Carolina A & T State UniversityGreensboro, NC | $20,408 | $20,903 | 13,487 | 1,604 | 128 | 35 |
| University of North Carolina AshevilleAsheville, NC | $24,809 | $24,575 | 2,914 | 73 | 36 | |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC | $39,330 | $30,819 | 31,705 | 1,918 | 240 | 27 |
| University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC | $21,876 | $22,438 | 29,551 | 3,111 | 208 | 47 |
| University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC | $23,339 | $22,676 | 17,978 | 4,196 | 205 | 77 |
| North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NC | $19,578 | $20,788 | 7,553 | 1,593 | 67 | 30 |
| University of North Carolina School of the ArtsWinston Salem, NC | $27,211 | $27,379 | 1,104 | - | 12 | |
| North Carolina State University at RaleighRaleigh, NC | $31,767 | $31,793 | 36,700 | 3,124 | 326 | 79 |
| North Carolina Wesleyan UniversityRocky Mount, NC | $35,536 | $12,700 | 1,337 | 341 | 37 | 6 |
| University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington, NC | $22,985 | $23,029 | 17,843 | 4,619 | 126 | 45 |
| Pamlico Community CollegeGrantsboro, NC | $6,475 | - | 329 | 204 | 40 | 7 |
| William Peace UniversityRaleigh, NC | $33,150 | - | 713 | 117 | 37 | 2 |
| University of North Carolina at PembrokePembroke, NC | $7,571 | $19,910 | 7,666 | 3,721 | 57 | 17 |
| Pfeiffer UniversityMisenheimer, NC | $33,930 | $12,240 | 1,076 | 242 | 47 | 4 |
| Piedmont Community CollegeRoxboro, NC | $8,700 | - | 1,150 | 278 | 62 | 16 |
| Pitt Community CollegeWinterville, NC | $6,578 | - | 7,144 | 2,891 | 91 | 16 |
| Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte, NC | $42,790 | $15,270 | 1,873 | 464 | 78 | 24 |
| Randolph Community CollegeAsheboro, NC | $8,176 | - | 2,469 | 1,493 | 65 | |
| Richmond Community CollegeHamlet, NC | $8,696 | - | 2,290 | 705 | 47 | 11 |
| Mid-Atlantic Christian UniversityElizabeth City, NC | $17,280 | - | 133 | 19 | 16 | |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community CollegeAhoskie, NC | $8,786 | - | 569 | 282 | 42 | 2 |
| Robeson Community CollegeLumberton, NC | $8,715 | - | 1,901 | 788 | 44 | 4 |
| Rockingham Community CollegeWentworth, NC | $6,574 | - | 1,712 | 915 | 56 | |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community CollegeSalisbury, NC | $6,672 | - | 6,754 | 3,393 | 85 | 22 |
| Saint Augustine's UniversityRaleigh, NC | $16,896 | $11,300 | 1,108 | 107 | 25 | 3 |
| Salem CollegeWinston-Salem, NC | $32,752 | $6,600 | 469 | 67 | 44 | 2 |
| Sampson Community CollegeClinton, NC | $11,035 | - | 1,590 | 1,057 | 63 | |
| Sandhills Community CollegePinehurst, NC | $8,792 | - | 3,778 | 1,463 | 76 | 15 |
| Shaw UniversityRaleigh, NC | $17,272 | $13,188 | 1,067 | 170 | 22 | |
| St. Andrews UniversityLaurinburg, NC | $30,800 | $15,000 | 809 | 283 | 31 | 2 |
| Southeastern Community CollegeWhiteville, NC | $8,744 | - | 1,228 | 429 | 42 | 4 |
| Southwestern Community CollegeSylva, NC | $19,630 | - | 2,256 | 735 | 81 | 16 |
| Stanly Community CollegeAlbemarle, NC | $8,816 | - | 2,319 | 1,527 | 72 | 27 |
| Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWake Forest, NC | $10,516 | $6,388 | 2,764 | 1,023 | 61 | 6 |
| Surry Community CollegeDobson, NC | $8,689 | - | 2,797 | 626 | 83 | 28 |
| Alamance Community CollegeGraham, NC | $8,642 | - | 3,939 | 2,246 | 90 | 2 |
| Tri-County Community CollegeMurphy, NC | $8,507 | - | 888 | 429 | 60 | 14 |
| Vance-Granville Community CollegeHenderson, NC | $6,564 | - | 2,814 | 1,620 | 52 | 20 |
| Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC | $64,758 | $39,350 | 8,963 | 872 | 116 | 6 |
| Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh, NC | $7,582 | - | 21,551 | 10,859 | 137 | 33 |
| Warren Wilson CollegeSwannanoa, NC | $40,290 | $20,550 | 793 | - | 23 | |
| Wayne Community CollegeGoldsboro, NC | $8,668 | - | 2,732 | 1,257 | 83 | 22 |
| Western Piedmont Community CollegeMorganton, NC | $8,794 | - | 1,749 | 546 | 65 | 3 |
| Wilkes Community CollegeWilkesboro, NC | $8,716 | - | 2,321 | 617 | 70 | 2 |
| Wilson Community CollegeWilson, NC | $8,716 | - | 1,779 | 1,133 | 51 | |
| Wingate UniversityWingate, NC | $41,731 | $12,600 | 3,396 | 209 | 52 | 9 |
| Carolina Christian CollegeWinston Salem, NC | $9,420 | $11,440 | 70 | 23 | 4 | |
| Winston-Salem State UniversityWinston-Salem, NC | $17,391 | $17,741 | 5,004 | 857 | 50 | 12 |
| Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC | $8,532 | $18,497 | 11,635 | 2,858 | 114 | 30 |
| Carolinas College of Health SciencesCharlotte, NC | $19,095 | - | 409 | 67 | 10 | 1 |
| Hood Theological SeminarySalisbury, NC | - | $20,350 | 146 | 74 | 2 | |
| Charlotte Christian College and Theological SeminaryCharlotte, NC | $11,960 | $9,612 | 113 | 96 | 10 | 10 |
| Johnson & Wales University-CharlotteCharlotte, NC | $39,992 | $14,706 | 1,140 | 12 | 23 | |
| Southeastern College-CharlotteCharlotte, NC | $24,184 | - | 142 | 8 | 9 | |
| Strayer University-North CarolinaGreensboro, NC | $13,920 | $15,135 | 3,074 | 3,074 | 35 | 35 |
| Aveda Institute-Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC | $22,989 | - | 208 | - | 3 | |
| Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical ArtsAsheville, NC | - | $22,730 | 88 | - | 3 | |
| Miller-Motte College-RaleighRaleigh, NC | $25,240 | - | 166 | - | 6 | |
| Miller-Motte College-FayettevilleFayetteville, NC | $5,000 | - | 191 | - | 7 | |
| Miller-Motte College-JacksonvilleJacksonville, NC | $25,240 | - | 157 | - | 4 | |
| Carolina College of Biblical StudiesFayetteville, NC | $6,276 | $5,340 | 152 | 47 | 10 | 8 |
| Shepherds Theological SeminaryCary, NC | - | $8,380 | 161 | 56 | 2 | 2 |
| Manna UniversityFayetteville, NC | $7,163 | $5,963 | 256 | 213 | 25 | 24 |
| MyComputerCareer at RaleighRaleigh, NC | $17,271 | - | 1,251 | 1,032 | 6 | 6 |
| South University-High PointHigh Point, NC | $20,556 | $14,880 | 51 | 30 | 3 | 2 |
| DeVry University-North CarolinaCharlotte, NC | $15,032 | $17,552 | 12 | 11 | 16 | |
| Chamberlain University-North CarolinaCharlotte, NC | $20,412 | - | 268 | 39 | 1 | |
| Carolina UniversityWinston-Salem, NC | $16,000 | $11,500 | 826 | 519 | 32 | 32 |
| Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible CollegeWendell, NC | $11,250 | - | 74 | 1 | 4 | |
| Galen Health Institutes-AshevilleAsheville, NC | $16,400 | - | 52 | - | 2 | |
| Average | $17,955 | $17,718 | 4,102 | 1,203 | 65.6716 | 16.3469 |