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General Public Health Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 627 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 394
Bachelor’s Degree 220
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

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: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 60.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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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
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,469. In their early career, UNC Chapel Hill grads earn an average salary of $51,002. 64% of students get financical aid.

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

72% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending UNCW will pay a net price of $19,136.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,958 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. A typical student attending UNC Charlotte will pay a net price of $17,634.

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

81% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending ECU will pay a net price of $16,550. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#6

Campbell University

Buies Creek
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,169. In their early career, Campbell grads earn an average salary of $39,153.

#7

Meredith College

Raleigh
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,802 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Meredith. This private school has an average net price of $24,362. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
1,110 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. 52% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#9

Guilford College

Greensboro
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,429 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.00% which is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,772.

#10

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,081 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 44% of students receive it. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

View Nationwide General Public Health Report

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