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Health Professions Schools in North Carolina

5,768 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,245
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,134
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,134
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,134
Post-Master’s Certificate 389
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 389
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.7%
  • Black or African American: 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in North Carolina

660,440 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in North Carolina

Health Professions grads earn an average of $62,880 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill
1,175 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $51,002 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

#2

Duke University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $77,260 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

#3

East Carolina University

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

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,550.

#4

Campbell University

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

Graduates earn an average $39,153 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Wake Forest University

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

44% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Wake Forest University. 74% of the teachers are full time.

#6

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington
255 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,448 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

#7

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro
199 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,629. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte
193 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

#9

Lenoir - Rhyne University

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

In their early career, Lenoir - Rhyne University grads earn an average salary of $37,250. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#10

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee
184 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at WCU.

Health Professions Careers in NC

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 38% $100,560
Physician Assistants 38% $102,180
Nurse Practitioners 36% $101,540
Genetic Counselors 33% $72,030
Orthotists and Prosthetists 31% $74,480
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30% $32,600
Computer and Information Research Scientists 29% $112,800
Veterinarians 29% $91,550
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 28% $66,930
Hearing Aid Specialists 27% $62,240
Respiratory Therapists 26% $56,410
Orthodontists 26% $208,000
Mental Health Counselors 26% $0
Athletic Trainers 25% $44,720
Dental Hygienists 24% $70,720
Dentists 24% $195,680
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $64,520
Medical Scientists 23% $88,690
Physical Therapists 23% $86,600
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $35,870
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $48,550
Therapists 21% $46,450
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Community Health Workers 20% $36,850
Substance Abuse Counselors 20% $0
Marriage and Family Therapists 20% $48,640
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 19% $35,440
Optometrists 19% $116,520
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $101,020
Audiologists 19% $68,310
Occupational Therapists 19% $84,700
Speech-Language Pathologists 18% $73,250
Physicists 18% $133,650
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 18% $35,280
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 18% $67,140
Nurse Midwives 18% $101,080
Rehabilitation Counselors 17% $39,380
Dispensing Opticians 17% $39,680
Nurse Anesthetists 16% $169,300
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $48,290
Dentists 16% $187,940
Registered Nurses 16% $62,940
Surgical Technologists 16% $43,300
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $30,110
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $62,470
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 15% $66,830
Marketing Managers 15% $133,190
Dietitians and Nutritionists 15% $54,620
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $53,600
Psychology Professors 15% $68,210
Exercise Physiologists 14% $46,200
Life Scientists 14% $91,080
Radiation Therapists 14% $74,820
Chiropractors 14% $78,300
Administrative Services Managers 14% $98,260
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $58,600
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 14% $36,930
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 14% $91,210
Family and General Practitioners 13% $204,930
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $69,060
Engineers 13% $85,110
Physicians and Surgeons 12% $196,670
Managers 12% $113,560
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 12% $49,290
Computer Workers 12% $86,770
Sales Managers 11% $131,600
Dietetic Technicians 10% $27,970
Social Work Professors 10% $63,730
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $54,590
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $68,790
Epidemiologists 9% $76,900
Pharmacists 9% $127,250
Podiatrists 8% $153,630
Fine Artists 7% $43,420
Psychiatric Technicians 6% $33,330
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 5% $61,470
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 5% $44,830
Clergy 3% $47,760
Recreational Therapists 0% $44,960
Computer Programmers -2% $91,340

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