City Rankings
Best Colleges in Raleigh, North Carolina
Top colleges in Raleigh ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 6
Avg grad earnings: $46,475
Top Colleges in Raleigh
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC State #108 national | $68,758 |
| 2 | Meredith College #625 national | $51,539 |
| 3 | Wake Technical Community College #1254 national | $41,769 |
| 4 | William Peace University #2388 national | $46,643 |
| 5 | Saint Augustine's University #2546 national | $35,730 |
| 6 | Shaw University #2563 national | $34,409 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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