Best online colleges in North Carolina
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in North Carolina3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in North Carolina.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Manna University
Fayetteville, NC · Private nonprofitHonor RollExceptional: Compass grade A
- Mostly online students
- 80% graduate
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University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC · Private nonprofit#30 in North Carolina
- Mostly online students
- 52% graduate
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Carolina University
Winston-Salem, NC · Private nonprofit#36 in North Carolina
- Mostly online students
- 22% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manna University | About $15,000 | $13,450 | — | 80% |
| University of Mount Olive | About $19,000 | $27,209 | $47,139 | 52% |
| Carolina University | About $21,000 | $20,287 | $32,864 | 22% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.