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Allied Health Professions Schools in North Carolina

566 students earned Allied Health degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions 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 566

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: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 67.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions 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 Professions 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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,459.

#2

Wake Forest University

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

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
3,653 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,647 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,827. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#4

Campbell University

Buies Creek
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,964 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $26,169. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,772. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

High Point University

High Point
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
5,617 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%.

#7

Methodist University

Fayetteville
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
1,773 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,098 a year.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,122. In their early career, Elon grads earn an average salary of $49,734. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,603 a year. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,550.

#10

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Graduates earn an average $37,522 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Allied Health Professions Careers in NC

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Physician Assistants 38% $102,180
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 28% $66,930
Hearing Aid Specialists 27% $62,240
Respiratory Therapists 26% $56,410
Athletic Trainers 25% $44,720
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $35,870
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 18% $35,280
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 18% $67,140
Surgical Technologists 16% $43,300
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 15% $66,830
Radiation Therapists 14% $74,820
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $69,060
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $54,590

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

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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