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Public Health Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 564 students earned their Public Health degrees in NC.

In this state, Public Health is the 14th most popular major out of a total 211 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 519
Post-Master’s Certificate 32
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 32
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 15.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 55.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 28,270 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $69,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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

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

64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,550. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

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

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. An average student at Queens will pay a net price of $27,026. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Duke University

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

In their early career, Duke grads earn an average salary of $77,260. 92% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,459.

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

The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. 76% of the teachers are full time. 87% of students get financical aid.

#6

Campbell University

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

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,153 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

74% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,250 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate.

#8

Wake Forest University

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

Graduates earn an average $60,081 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, NC State grads earn an average salary of $50,971.

Public Health Careers in NC

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Community Health Workers 20% $36,850
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $101,020
Physicists 18% $133,650
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $58,600
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $54,590
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $68,790
Epidemiologists 9% $76,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 1,399
Rehabilitation Professions 692
Medicine 684
Allied Health Professions 566
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 463
Health/Medical Admin Services 338
Mental & Social Health Services 310
Communication Sciences 221

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