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Nursing Schools in North Carolina

7,737 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in North Carolina

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,430
Associate Degree 2,483
Master’s Degree 958
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 396
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 396
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 396
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 312
Post-Master’s Certificate 154
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 154
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 121,880 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $104,100, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

1,001 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
18,030 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. In their early career, UNCW grads earn an average salary of $44,324.

#2

Duke University

Durham
573 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
17,620 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 91%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $82,232 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $31,416.

482 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
28,021 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

342 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,038 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $11,110. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

293 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,226 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

288 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
30,448 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte.

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,877 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,640. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,995 a year.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
6,748 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,623. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,500 a year. 72% of the teachers are full time.

209 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
31,641 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,263. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

192 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,063 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Nursing Careers in NC

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 36% $101,540
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $64,520
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $101,020
Nurse Midwives 18% $101,080
Nurse Anesthetists 16% $169,300
Registered Nurses 16% $62,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Allied Health Professions 1,932
Public Health 1,477
Rehabilitation Professions 911
Allied Health Services 797
Mental & Social Health Services 710
Medicine 684
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 507

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