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Nursing Practice Schools in North Carolina

294 students earned Nursing Practice degrees in North Carolina in the <nil> year.

A Nursing Practice major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 287
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 287
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 287
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 70.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 116,490 people employed in jobs related to a nursing practice degree, compared to 3,504,280 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a nursing practice grad in the state is $104,100, compared to a typical salary of $110,030 nationwide.

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

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,110. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro.

#2

Duke University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,416. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $82,232 a year.

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

Graduates earn an average $43,995 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,162. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,405 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,263. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

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

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at WCU. A typical student attending WCU will pay a net price of $13,640. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,873. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,999. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

#9

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
8,947 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 41% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $29,214. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,148 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,435. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

Nursing Practice Careers in NC

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 36% $101,540
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $101,020
Registered Nurses 16% $62,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Registered Nursing 6,191
Family Practice Nursing 322
Nursing Research & Other 164
Adult Health Nursing 149
Nursing Administration 88
Nursing Science 69
School Nursing 52
Nurse Anesthetist 47

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