Fayetteville State University
“Bronco pride” reigns at Fayetteville State University, part of the University of North Carolina System and the state’s second-oldest public institution of higher education, having been founded in 1867.
FSU is a historically Black university, with bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in high-demand and high-paying career fields, including computer science and cyber security, business, nursing, criminal justice, and social work. With more than 6,800 students, FSU is among the most diverse institutions in the nation.
Led by Chancellor Darrell T. Allison, FSU’s exciting growth and economic development includes a new Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and other retail outlets. The University’s renovations on campus and in Bronco Midtown are at the center of revitalizing the Murchison Road corridor in collaboration with the City of Fayetteville.
The Fayetteville-Cumberland Regional Entrepreneurship and Business Hub served more than 5,000 participants, launched 54 new businesses that created 250 new jobs, and saw minority- and women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and small businesses within the targeted region secure more than $30 million in contracts.
The University continues its commitment to serving our military service members and their families. FSU is the only HBCU currently approved as a partner for AIR University’s Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative Program.
FSU is an NC Promise school, which means that its tuition rate makes a college education more affordable. Undergraduate tuition in the program is $500 per semester for in-state students and $2,000 per semester for out-of-state students.
Contact: 910-672-1111 or www.uncfsu.edu
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville Technical Community College offers a broad range of programs leading to the award of associate’s degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Courses with transfer credits for entry into four-year universities are offered as well. FTCC also offers a robust Continuing Education program including Summerscapes, an educational summer program for youth.
FTCC is military-friendly and has a wide variety of affordable and flexible education programs for students at all stages of life: those seeking associate degrees transferable to a four-year college; those looking for training to move directly into the workplace; and those seeking new skills for career advancement or personal enrichment.
“Community colleges have played a significant role in increasing educational attainment, improving lifetime earnings, and powering the nation’s economic growth,” said Mark Sorrells, the fifth president to serve FTCC.
Study programs include nursing, dental hygiene and assisting, and many other health care fields; law enforcement, firefighter training, emergency management, and other public safety fields; cybersecurity, computer programming, digital media technology, and other computer technology fields; supply-chain management, accounting, hospitality management, and other business fields; engineering; and welding, carpentry, plumbing, and other skilled trades.
FTCC’s new Nursing Education & Simulation Center at the Fayetteville campus provides state-of-the-art training and facilities, providing students with an excellent foundation to achieve success in health care professions. The new FTCC, Cumberland County Regional Fire & Rescue Training Center, including the unique (only indoor facility on the East Coast of the United States) Swift Water Rescue Training Center, provides safe and critically important all-weather training to students pursuing a career in the field of emergency response.
Founded in 1961, FTCC is the third-largest community college in the state, with the Fayetteville campus at 2201 Hull Road, a 10-acre satellite campus in Spring Lake, and a location in the Liberty Training and Education Center (LTEC) on Fort Liberty.
Contact: 910-678-8400 or faytechcc.edu
Methodist University
As Cumberland County’s only independent, four-year institution of higher education, Methodist University’s reputation is unmatched with employers seeking graduates who are grounded in the liberal arts tradition and expertly prepared for a variety of careers and educational pursuits.
MU offers more than 80 areas of study on its beautiful 600-acre campus, plus online degrees that give students of all ages (and from any location) opportunities to advance their education and career. MU offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to approximately 2,000 students from across the United States and more than 50 countries.
The expression “numbers don’t lie” couldn’t be more appropriate when looking at the unique opportunities Methodist University affords its students, employees, community, and state.
MU has more than 100 student clubs and 20 NCAA sports programs (that have won nearly 80 team and individual national championships).
MU was recently named one of 10 “Must Watch” Universities in North America by Higher Ed Digest, and the New York Times listed MU in the top 16% for social mobility of its graduates.
MU was named the No. 1 most diverse university in North Carolina by Niche Rankings for two of the past three years and gives more than $25 million in scholarships every year. Nearly all (97%) students receive financial aid.
With hundreds of graduates, students, and staff serving in the military, it’s no surprise MU receives Military Friendly and Best for Vets Gold Rankings annually. On-campus and online programs are perfect for busy/working adults, active military, veterans, and their families.
Contact: 910-630-7000 or methodist.edu
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