Health Professions at North Carolina Central University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what North Carolina Central University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
North Carolina Central University is in Durham, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at North Carolina Central University
Online coursework is an option at North Carolina Central University. Of 8,579 students, 2,041 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,382 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at North Carolina Central University
Use these rankings to compare North Carolina Central University’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #66 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #67 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #393 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #393 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1350 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1780 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from North Carolina Central University
Students who complete North Carolina Central University’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,626 |
| 2 years | $52,251 |
| 3 years | $56,757 |
| 4 years | $56,305 |
| 5 years | $72,524 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from North Carolina Central University earn a median of $56,305, compared with $48,705 for all North Carolina Central University graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from North Carolina Central University comes in at $35,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at North Carolina Central University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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