Health Professions at University of North Carolina Wilmington
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, take a look at what University of North Carolina Wilmington. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Carolina Wilmington sits in Wilmington, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Distance learning is available at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Of 18,848 students, 4,303 (23%) studied exclusively online and 8,428 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of North Carolina Wilmington
These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #4 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 728 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #71 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #262 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #439 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1518 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #4 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 728 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #71 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #262 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #439 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1518 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington
Students who complete University of North Carolina Wilmington’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 | $68,222 |
| 2 years | $69,495 |
| 3 years | $76,835 |
| 4 years | $83,568 |
| 5 years | $78,440 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington report median earnings of $83,568, compared with $61,282 for all University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington comes in at $22,998.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at University of North Carolina Wilmington work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.