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Public Health Schools in North Carolina

1,477 students earned Public Health degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

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 913
Master’s Degree 519
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

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: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 20.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 55.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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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
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

In their early career, ECU grads earn an average salary of $41,603. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

332 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $51,002 after graduation.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,136. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,963 a year. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

#5

Duke University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%. 92% of the teachers are full time.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,958 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

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

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,734 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,363 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNCA. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,338 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. 48% of the teachers are full time.

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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