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Nursing Science in North Carolina

Nursing Science Schools in North Carolina

51 Nursing Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Nursing Science is the 233rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Master’s Degree 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.8%
  • White: 58.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in North Carolina

104,670 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing science.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in North Carolina

Nursing Science grads earn an average of $64,850 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $10,907.

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Duke University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,785. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,414.

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

80% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This public school has an average net price of $16,703.

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Nursing Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $64,520
Registered Nurses 16% $62,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Registered Nursing 6,191
Family Practice Nursing 322
Nursing Practice 283
Nursing Research & Other 164
Adult Health Nursing 149
Nursing Administration 88
School Nursing 52
Nurse Anesthetist 47

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