Labor And Traning / Colleges and Universities
Zebulon and the Raleigh area is home to a multitude of excellent institutions of higher education. Many of the colleges and universities in the region have been recognized for their excellence both nationally and internationally. U.S. News & World Report’s “Survey of America’s Best Colleges” continually cites Duke University in Durham, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem as among the top 28 best national universities. Wake Technical Community College, part of North Carolina’s exceptional community college system, offers educational opportunities tailored for workers pursuing technical careers as well as businesses seeking a particularly trained work force. Opportunities are available for those fresh out of high school as well as continued learning for those with a desire to further their education later in life.
North Carolina State University
www.ncsu.edu
 North Carolina State University in Raleigh is the state’s largest college. Nearly 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students attend this state-supported university, with historic strengths in agriculture and engineering. Over the years, N.C. State has emerged as a national center leader in science and technology. In addition, NC State provides a high-quality education in the humanities and social sciences, design, education, life sciences, management, natural resources, physical and mathematical sciences, textiles and veterinary medicine. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in 102 fields, master’s degrees in 108 fields and doctoral degrees in 60 fields, as well as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
www.unc.edu
 For more than 200 years, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has stood as a monarch of higher education. UNC became the nation’s first state university. Since the nineteenth century, it has offered distinguished undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The University has been recognized for the quality of its graduate programs in every national survey conducted in the past third of this century. U.S. News and World Report's survey of American colleges and universities consistently ranks the University among the best colleges in the nation and among the top research universities. UNC's academic offerings are over 100 fields, enrolling more than 16,000 undergraduate students and 10,000 graduate and doctoral students. In addition to the bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law are offered.
Duke University
www.duke.edu
 Duke University in Durham traces its origins to a rural schoolhouse in 1838. This University has evolved into one of the world's leading institutions for education, research and medical care. As a result, this private university affiliated with the Methodist Church has become synonymous with research achievements an academic excellence. More than 6,500 undergraduate and 6,200 graduate and professional students attend this private university. The university fosters diverse curricula including schools of law, medicine, nursing and engineering, as well as the renowned Trinity College of Arts and sciences, the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth, and the Divinity school. Duke’s Fugua School of Business is continually ranks as one of the top business schools in the country, and the Duke University Medical Center is one of the leading teaching hospitals in the country.
Meredith College
Meredith College in Raleigh is the largest private, four-year college for women in the Southeast. Meredith serves 2,000 undergraduates and 152 graduate students, offering 45 majors in 15 concentrations, as well as continuing education and enrichment programs.
Peace College
An independent college of liberal arts and sciences for women offers two and four year degrees. The college serves 630 students and is located in historic downtown Raleigh.
St. Augustine’s College
www.st-aug.edu
St. Augustine’s College in Raleigh offers bachelor’s degrees in 33 different majors or areas of concentration for over 1,600 students. Its 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio and the high percentage of doctoral level staff (70%) provides for a high-quality education.
Shaw University
www.shawuniversity.edu
Shaw University, in downtown Raleigh, serves 2,523 students, with 13 departments offering 22 majors in BA and BS, three programs in associate of arts degree, and one master’s program in divinity.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
www.sebts.edu
The Seminary located in Wake Forest, has an enrollment of over 1,900 students pursuing undergraduate and advanced professional degrees. Programs include theology, philosophy, biblical studies, church music and Christian education.
Other Colleges & Universities
For a complete list of Independent Colleges and Universities, log on the site below. The North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities at www.ncicu.org
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