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Nursing in North Carolina

Nursing Schools in North Carolina

7,356 students earned Nursing degrees in North Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 287 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 3,279
Associate Degree 2,485
Master’s Degree 766
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 470
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 470
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 470
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 200
Post-Master’s Certificate 156
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 156

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 15.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 65.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 121,880 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $104,100, compared to a typical salary of $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:

1,001 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,442. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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Duke University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,785. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

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

This public school has an average net price of $16,703. 80% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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342 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $10,907. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

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293 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,169 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $14,618. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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288 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UNC Charlotte. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $15,018.

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229 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,801. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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220 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
6,726 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,319. The full-time teacher rate is 71%.

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209 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 59% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill.

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192 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,338 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,230. 100% of students get financical aid.

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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
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $101,020
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
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Allied Health Professions 1,932
Public Health 1,477
Rehabilitation Professions 911
Allied Health Services 797
Mental & Social Health Services 710
Medicine 684
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 507

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