City Rankings
Best Colleges in Durham, North Carolina
Top colleges in Durham ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 3
Avg grad earnings: $58,970
Top Colleges in Durham
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University #31 national | $97,800 |
| 2 | Durham Technical Community College #1582 national | $36,142 |
| 3 | North Carolina Central University #2024 national | $42,968 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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