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Public Health Schools in North Carolina

1,449 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 896
Master’s Degree 504
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 26
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.4%
  • Black or African American: 21.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 54.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 28,270 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $69,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,162. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,831 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $13,263. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,999. Graduates earn an average $44,324 after graduation. 72% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,110.

#5

Duke University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $82,232 a year. The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,858 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
7,127 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,056 after earning their degree at this institution. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Elon.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,233 Total Students

A typical student attending UNCA will pay a net price of $13,069. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,063 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,145 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

Public Health Careers in NC

Some of the careers 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
Physicists 18% $133,650
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $58,600
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $54,590
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $68,790
Epidemiologists 9% $76,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 7,425
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Allied Health Professions 1,932
Rehabilitation Professions 911
Allied Health Services 797
Mental & Social Health Services 710
Medicine 684
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 507

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