Best D2 Men's Cross Country Programs in North Carolina, Ranked by Academic Score

Athletics and academics don't have to be a tradeoff. Below, we've ranked all 11 D2 men's Cross Country programs in North Carolina by academic score — a composite of retention rate, graduation rate, and long-term earnings that reflects the strength of the underlying school.

The average retention rate across D2 men's Cross Country programs in North Carolina is 67%, with an average graduation rate of 44%, and median earnings around $40,976.

Use this ranking to find programs at schools with strong academic outcomes, then read our guide on how to compare scholarship offers.