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Nursing Schools in North Carolina

1,399 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Nursing major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 931
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 372
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 372
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 372
Post-Master’s Certificate 96
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 96

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 73.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in North Carolina

There are 121,880 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

Nursing grads earn an average of $104,100 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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

#1

Duke University

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

The 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,260 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

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

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. A typical student attending UNCW will pay a net price of $19,136. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,448 a year.

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

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. A typical student attending ECU will pay a net price of $16,550. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,963 after earning their degree at this institution.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, UNC Chapel Hill grads earn an average salary of $51,002. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

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

A typical student attending UNC Charlotte will pay a net price of $17,634. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

#7

Gardner - Webb University

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 97% of the teachers are full time.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,533 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,338 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,026. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

#10

Wake Forest University

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

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $32,845. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Nursing Careers in NC

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 36% $101,540
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $64,520
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $101,020
Nurse Midwives 18% $101,080
Nurse Anesthetists 16% $169,300
Registered Nurses 16% $62,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Rehabilitation Professions 692
Medicine 684
Allied Health Professions 566
Public Health 564
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 463
Health/Medical Admin Services 338
Mental & Social Health Services 310
Communication Sciences 221

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