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Registered Nursing in North Carolina

Registered Nursing Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 6,117 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in NC.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 32nd most popular major out of a total 454 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 153
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 16.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.1%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in North Carolina

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

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $64,850. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 5 colleges in North Carolina that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at ECU. 80% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

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

100% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

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Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,984.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
8,262 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,421. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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Registered Nursing Careers in NC

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Family Practice Nursing 322
Nursing Practice 283
Nursing Research & Other 164
Adult Health Nursing 135
Nursing Administration 88
Nursing Science 69
School Nursing 52
Nurse Anesthetist 47

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