Ranking
Best Outdoor Education Colleges in North Carolina 2026
Southwestern Community College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 16.39 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 6 colleges here by earnings against net price.
6 North Carolina colleges offering Outdoor Education, ranked by EduGradify value grade.
- Schools ranked
- 6
- Cheapest net price
- $5,207
- Top earnings 10y
- $74,545
- Public / Private
- 2 / 4
Southwestern Community College
A+- ROI score
- 16.39
- Net price
- $5,207
- Earnings 10y
- $34,145
- Acceptance
- Open / not reported
Western Carolina University
B- ROI score
- 9.29
- Net price
- $13,315
- Earnings 10y
- $49,458
- Acceptance
- 81.8%
Brevard College
D- ROI score
- 4.63
- Net price
- $23,509
- Earnings 10y
- $43,545
- Acceptance
- 42.2%
Elon University
D- ROI score
- 4.48
- Net price
- $41,555
- Earnings 10y
- $74,545
- Acceptance
- 66.4%
Warren Wilson College
D- ROI score
- 4.27
- Net price
- $21,249
- Earnings 10y
- $36,260
- Acceptance
- 71.3%
Montreat College
D- ROI score
- 4.17
- Net price
- $27,061
- Earnings 10y
- $45,151
- Acceptance
- 69.2%
How we picked this list
This list starts with North Carolina schools with positive Outdoor Education program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 7.21 (2 public, 4 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
Southwestern Community College in Sylva, NC tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many North Carolina colleges are in this list?
6 North Carolina colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.