Epidemiology Schools in North Carolina

47 students earned Epidemiology degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Epidemiology is the 127th most popular major in the state out of a total 454 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Epidemiology Majors in North Carolina

Epidemiology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	36
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	36
Master’s Degree	11

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a epidemiology major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of epidemiology majors in North Carolina is as follows:

• Asian: 23.4%
• Black or African American: 19.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
• White: 29.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 19.1%
• Other Races: 4.3%

Jobs for Epidemiology Grads in North Carolina

14,680 people in the state and 326,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to epidemiology.

Wages for Epidemiology Jobs in North Carolina

Epidemiology grads earn an average of $98,740 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

Most Popular Epidemiology Programs in NC

There are 2 colleges in North Carolina that offer epidemiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Epidemiology Careers in NC

Some of the careers epidemiology majors go into include:

Job Title	NC Job Growth	NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors	28%	$105,520
Medical Scientists	23%	$88,690
Epidemiologists	9%	$76,900

Related Majors in North Carolina

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to epidemiology.

Major	Annual Graduates in NC
Marine Biology	20
Ecology	9

View all majors related to Epidemiology

View Nationwide Epidemiology Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Ernst Haeckel under License

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