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2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina

13 Colleges
$64,238 Avg Salary
$28,730 Avg Student Debt

Nursing is the most popular major in North Carolina with 7,425 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in North Carolina to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Check out the online nursing bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in North Carolina.

#1

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

Our analysis found East Carolina University to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue an online bachelor’s degree in North Carolina. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 343 students majoring in nursing at ECU, 9% are male and 91% are female.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at ECU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,172. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $261.

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#2

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winston - Salem State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, WSSU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 90% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 10% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at WSSU accumulate an average of around $25,916 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $135, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC

Out of the 13 online programs at schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Fayetteville State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Fayetteville State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Fayetteville.

About 92% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 8% are male.

On average, nursing graduates from Fayetteville State University take out $25,561 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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The in-demand online bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in North Carolina. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school located in the city of Greensboro.

Women make up 89% of the nursing majors at the school.

Nursing majors at UNC Greensboro take out an average of $23,245 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $151.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a great place for nursing students working on their online bachelor’s degree. UNC Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte.

Of the 197 students majoring in nursing at UNC Charlotte, 14% are male and 86% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UNC Charlotte carry an average student debtload of $23,270. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $166.

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Western Carolina University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. WCU is a large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.

Of the 167 students majoring in nursing at WCU, 18% are male and 82% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at WCU accumulate an average of around $25,055 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $215.

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North Carolina Central University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. North Carolina Central University is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Durham.

About 84% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 16% are male.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at North Carolina Central University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $39,334. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $197.

Full Nursing at North Carolina Central University Report

North Carolina A & T State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular online places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. NC A&T is a large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.

Women make up 85% of the nursing majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from NC A&T carry an average student debtload of $31,159.

Read full report on Nursing at North Carolina A & T State University

With a ranking of #9, Carolinas College of Health Sciences did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Charlotte, Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a public college with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 95% of the nursing majors at the school.

Read full report on Nursing at Carolinas College of Health Sciences

#10

University of Mount Olive

Mount Olive, NC

University of Mount Olive ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. UMO is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Mount Olive.

Of the 27 students majoring in nursing at UMO, 11% are male and 89% are female.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UMO take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,030.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 21,209
Tennessee 6,004
Georgia 7,112
Kentucky 6,395
West Virginia 1,771
Virginia 6,775
Alabama 7,364
Louisiana 3,502
Mississippi 2,838
South Carolina 3,296
Arkansas 2,882

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One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Nursing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 266,651
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 16,104
Nursing Administration 9,838
Nursing Practice 7,992
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 5,092
Nursing Science 4,600
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 2,287
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 2,021
Nurse Anesthetist 1,936
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 1,883
Critical Care Nursing 773
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 563
School Nursing 553
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 509
Clinical Nurse Leader 444
Clinical Nurse Specialist 419
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 331
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 181
Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing 57
Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 53
Palliative Care Nursing 14
Forensic Nursing 14

Majors Similar to Nursing

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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