2023 Most Popular Public Health Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Finding the Best Public Health Master's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, public health was ranked 4th in North Carolina. In fact, 1,477 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Public Health Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in North Carolina to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Public Health program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Public Health Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Public Health Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to be the most popular school for public health students who want to pursue a master’s degree in North Carolina. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
About 84% of the students majoring in public health at the school are women while 16% are male.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means East Carolina University is a great place for public health students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in public health at the school are women while 25% are male.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Queens University of Charlotte helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public health schools in North Carolina. Located in the large city of Charlotte, Queens is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 82% of the public health majors at the school.
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Out of the 10 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Campbell University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Campbell is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Buies Creek.
Of the 36 students majoring in public health at Campbell, 17% are male and 83% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duke University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
Of the 33 students majoring in public health at Duke, 21% are male and 79% are female.
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.
Women make up 86% of the public health majors at the school.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
Of the 15 students majoring in public health at UNC Charlotte, 13% are male and 87% are female.
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Lenoir - Rhyne University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the small city of Hickory, Lenoir - Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 5 students majoring in public health at Lenoir - Rhyne University, 40% are male and 60% are female.
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Wake Forest University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.
Of the 5 students majoring in public health at Wake Forest University, 40% are male and 60% are female.
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Piedmont International University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
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Request InformationBest Public Health Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 2,030 |
| Tennessee | 390 |
| Kentucky | 371 |
| Georgia | 1,455 |
| West Virginia | 352 |
| Virginia | 1,071 |
| Alabama | 700 |
| Louisiana | 362 |
| Mississippi | 219 |
| South Carolina | 859 |
| Arkansas | 233 |
Majors Related to Public Health
Public Health is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Public Health Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 22,778 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 4,563 |
| Other Public Health | 3,432 |
| Health Services Administration | 3,119 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2,272 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 1,599 |
| Environmental Health | 1,344 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 814 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 258 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 211 |
| Maternal and Child Health | 163 |
| Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality | 43 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Public Health
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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