Health Professions at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, NC.
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Studying Online at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Of 32,438 students, 1,858 (6%) studied exclusively online and 5,669 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Rankings can help you compare University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 728 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #51 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #243 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #766 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 728 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #51 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #243 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #766 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Those who finish University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,612 |
| 2 years | $72,666 |
| 3 years | $79,868 |
| 4 years | $90,058 |
| 5 years | $121,332 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill take home a median $90,058, compared with $72,614 for all University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill stands at $18,352.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.