Higher Education
| North Carolina State University | Division 1 Research Institution reknowned for Textiles, Vet School, Agriculture, Architecture and Engineering. |
| St. Augustine's University | Historically Black College |
| Shaw University | Historically Black College |
| Meredith College | Women's College |
| Peace College | Women's College |
| Wake County Technical Community College | High quality local community college. |
Other higher educational centers also exist in the area including:
UNC-Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill)
Duke University (Durham)
North Carolina Central University (Durham)
Durham Technical Community College (Durham)
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