| COI | FTE | % of total FTE |
|---|
| Public libraries | 502,834 | 52.39% |
| Community colleges | 166,582 | 17.36% |
| Public universities | 205,119 | 21.37% |
| Independent colleges & universities | 85,242 | 8.88% |
Notes on sources of FTE data:
Public libraries - NC LIVE defines public library "FTE" as 5% of the library service population: 10,056,683. Source: North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management, 2015 Certified County Population Estimates. (link)
Community colleges - Curriculum Annual Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) 2015-2016 (link)
Public universities, Independent colleges & universities - Table 5. | Full-Time Equivalent Degree Credit Enrollment in North Carolina College and Universities by Institution, Level of Instruction, and Residence Status, Fall 2015. (link)
