Level I accreditation means that the college can award associate degrees, as well as diplomas in vocational or technical education. Level I colleges in North Carolina include community colleges like Carteret Community College, in Morehead City. Cateret is known for its adult high school program that helps dropouts earn a GED.
Carteret Community College
3505 Arendell St.
Morehead City, NC 28557-2989
252-222-6000
http://www.carteret.edu/
Level II colleges can confer four-year bachelor's degrees. The majority of level II schools in North Carolina are private, denominational colleges like Guilford College, in Greensboro, which has a Quaker background. The college offers bachelor's degrees in 31 fields.
Guilford College
800 W. Friendly Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27410
336-316-2000
http://www.guilford.edu
Level III colleges can award both bachelor's and master's degrees. Elizabeth City State University, a Level III school, offers bachelor's degrees in 37 areas and four master's degrees, in biology, elementary education, mathematics and school administration.
Elizabeth City State University
1704 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
252-335-3400
www.ecsu.edu
Level V schools can offer up to three doctorate degrees. Western Carolina University, a Level V school, offers graduate degrees in nursing, education and the health sciences.
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723
828-227-7495
www.wcu.edu
The highest level of accreditation in North Carolina is Level VI. Level VI schools can offer four or more doctoral degrees. Wake Forest University, in Winston-Salem, offers 14 doctorate degrees and has medical and law schools.
Wake Forest University
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC
336-758-5000
www.wfu.edu