Find Healthcare Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Registered Nursing in North Carolina

Find Schools Near

Registered Nursing Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 6,685 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 3,474
Associate Degree 2,538
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 414
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 414
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 414
Master’s Degree 165
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 80
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 80
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 67.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
undefined

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.

undefined

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.

undefined

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

782 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,448 a year.

423 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. Graduates earn an average $41,603 after graduation.

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
5,169 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.57 years. In their early career, WSSU grads earn an average salary of $34,554.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,726 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $31,480 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

218 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%.

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

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. A typical student attending WCU will pay a net price of $13,924.

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. A typical student attending UNC Charlotte will pay a net price of $17,634.

#8

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
153 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,776. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

#10

Duke University

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

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,459. 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

View all majors related to Registered Nursing

View Nationwide Registered Nursing Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Healthcare Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited healthcare schools across the U.S.