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Best Design and Applied Arts Schools in North Carolina
Top Design and Applied Arts programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 9
Avg major earnings: $46,363
Top Design and Applied Arts Programs in North Carolina
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC State #108 national | $57,533 |
| 2 | Appalachian State University #458 national | $48,073 |
| 3 | Queens University of Charlotte #522 national | $39,016 |
| 4 | East Carolina University #579 national | $46,462 |
| 5 | Meredith College #625 national | $46,089 |
| 6 | North Carolina A & T State University #698 national | $41,790 |
| 7 | Western Carolina University #829 national | $43,753 |
| 8 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro #856 national | $47,912 |
| 9 | William Peace University #2388 national | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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