Greensboro Economic
Development Alliance
342 North Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Office: (336) 387-8302
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Education
Colleges & Universities
From continuing education to undergraduate degrees at nationally recognized universities, and even to advanced degrees in law, genomics, supply chain management and business administration, Greensboro has skilled manpower ready for the challenges of an ever-changing economy. In fact, North Carolina A&T State University can boast that the institution graduates the largest number of African American engineers, African American female engineers, and Ph.Ds in the nation.
| Institution | Highest Degree |
Enrollment |
Degrees Conferred |
Location |
Doctorate |
18,627 |
3,188 |
Greensboro
|
|
Doctorate |
10,498 |
1,651 |
Greensboro
|
|
Doctorate |
6,788 |
1,804 |
Winston-Salem
|
|
Master's |
5,456 |
1,156 |
Elon
|
|
Master's |
5,870 |
824 |
Winston-Salem
|
|
Master's |
3,064 |
665 |
High Point
|
|
Bachelor's |
2,688 |
587 |
Greensboro
|
|
Master's |
992 |
238 |
Winston-Salem
|
|
Bachelor's |
1,188 |
208 |
Greensboro
|
|
Master's |
867 |
168 |
Winston-Salem
|
|
Bachelor's |
662 |
81 |
Greensboro |
|
Student Total Enrollment 2007 - 2008 |
56,700 |
Source: Statistical Abstract of Higher Education 2007- 2008