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General Public Health Schools in North Carolina

In <nil>, 718 students earned their General Public Health degrees in NC.

A General Public Health major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in North Carolina

General Public Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 433
Bachelor’s Degree 270
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a general public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general public health majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 61.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in North Carolina

21,310 people in the state and 687,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general public health.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in North Carolina

General Public Health grads earn an average of $57,300 in the state and $59,660 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

60% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,831 a year.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Appalachian State. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

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

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $16,162. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#6

Campbell University

Buies Creek
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
5,622 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $43,367 after graduation. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Meredith College

Raleigh
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,711 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Meredith will pay a net price of $19,897. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
1,261 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. An average student at SAU will pay a net price of $18,047.

#9

Guilford College

Greensboro
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,198 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

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

This private school has an average net price of $21,175. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,829 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Wake Forest University

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

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Wake Forest University. 41% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

General Public Health Careers in NC

Some of the careers general public health majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Community Health Workers 20% $36,850
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $101,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general public health.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Public Health Education & Promotion 649
International Public Health 90
Environmental Health 55
Health Services Administration 39
Occupational Health 12
Maternal & Child Health 5

View all majors related to General Public Health

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