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Allied Health Professions Schools in North Carolina

2,257 students earned Allied Health degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

An Allied Health Professions major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in North Carolina

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 1,137
Master’s Degree 566
Bachelor’s Degree 229
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 187
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 187
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 138
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 138
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 138

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 72.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in North Carolina

54,570 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in North Carolina

Allied Health grads earn an average of $64,320 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 85% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,533 a year.

#2

Duke University

Durham
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,459. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

#3

Pitt Community College

Winterville
87 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,688 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $28,911 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#4

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,845. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,081 after earning their degree at this institution.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

In their early career, UNC Charlotte grads earn an average salary of $42,249. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,337. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,587 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,388. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,668 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 28% of the teachers are full time.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $6,767. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#10

Wingate University

Wingate
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. An average student at Wingate will pay a net price of $20,827.

Allied Health Professions Careers in NC

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Physician Assistants 38% $102,180
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 28% $66,930
Hearing Aid Specialists 27% $62,240
Respiratory Therapists 26% $56,410
Athletic Trainers 25% $44,720
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $35,870
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 18% $35,280
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 18% $67,140
Surgical Technologists 16% $43,300
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 15% $66,830
Radiation Therapists 14% $74,820
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $69,060
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $54,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 7,425
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Public Health 1,477
Rehabilitation Professions 911
Allied Health Services 797
Mental & Social Health Services 710
Medicine 684
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 507

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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