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Registered Nursing in North Carolina

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Registered Nursing Schools in North Carolina

In <nil>, 6,413 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 117 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,416
Associate Degree 2,483
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 312
Master’s Degree 172
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 66.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 104,670 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $64,850, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

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

72% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This public school has an average net price of $19,999.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $16,162. In their early career, ECU grads earn an average salary of $43,995.

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

A typical student attending WSSU will pay a net price of $13,435. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,148 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,500 a year. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. 72% of the teachers are full time.

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

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,995 a year. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,640.

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

76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
153 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,441 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,785. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.80%.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,641 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,309 a year. 75% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

#10

Duke University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 61% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Registered Nursing Careers in NC

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $64,520
Registered Nurses 16% $62,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Family Practice Nursing 322
Nursing Practice 283
Nursing Research & Other 164
Adult Health Nursing 149
Nursing Administration 88
Nursing Science 69
School Nursing 52
Nurse Anesthetist 47

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