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Allied Health in North Carolina

Allied Health Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 2,099 students earned their Allied Health degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health is the 13th most popular major in the state out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in North Carolina

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 596
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 68.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in North Carolina

54,570 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in North Carolina

Allied Health grads earn an average of $64,320 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Duke University

Durham
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 57% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

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#2

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 37% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,720.

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54 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,251. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

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#4

Campbell University

Buies Creek
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Campbell will pay a net price of $24,004.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 99% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Lenoir - Rhyne University will pay a net price of $21,596.

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#6

High Point University

High Point
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. An average student at High Point will pay a net price of $37,285. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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#7

Methodist University

Fayetteville
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,773 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

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38 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

An average student at Elon will pay a net price of $38,001. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,703. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

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#10

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Allied Health Careers in NC

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Athletic Trainers 25% $44,720
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 15% $66,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 1,399
Rehabilitation Professions 692
Medicine 684
Public Health 564
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 463
Health/Medical Admin Services 338
Mental & Social Health Services 310
Communication Sciences 221

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