City Rankings
Best Colleges in Charlotte, North Carolina
Top colleges in Charlotte ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 7
Avg grad earnings: $48,178
Top Colleges in Charlotte
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte #334 national | $57,289 |
| 2 | Queens University of Charlotte #522 national | $57,673 |
| 3 | Central Piedmont Community College #1485 national | $37,865 |
| 4 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte #1974 national | $43,418 |
| 5 | Johnson C Smith University #2298 national | $42,680 |
| 6 | Carolinas College of Health Sciences | $64,624 |
| 7 | Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary | $33,696 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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