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Health Professions Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 25,188 students earned their Health Professions degrees in NC.

A Health Professions major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 6,464
Associate Degree 6,385
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,644
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,644
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,644
Master’s Degree 3,245
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,927
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,927
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2,134
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2,134
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2,134
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 389
Post-Master’s Certificate 389
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 18.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 60.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in North Carolina

660,440 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in North Carolina

Health Professions grads earn an average of $62,880 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

East Carolina University

Greenville
1,543 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,550. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average.

#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill
1,402 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,002 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington
1,312 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

In their early career, UNCW grads earn an average salary of $41,448. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,136.

#4

Duke University

Durham
1,034 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,459. The full-time teacher rate is 92%. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

#5

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte
953 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%. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#6

Western Carolina University

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

In their early career, WCU grads earn an average salary of $37,533. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem
578 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
5,169 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.57 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,554 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

Appalachian State University

Boone
560 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

#9

Campbell University

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

This private school has an average net price of $26,169. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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

A typical student attending UNC Greensboro will pay a net price of $11,629. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average.

Health Professions Careers in NC

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 38% $100,560
Physician Assistants 38% $102,180
Nurse Practitioners 36% $101,540
Genetic Counselors 33% $72,030
Personal Care Aides 32% $21,010
Orthotists and Prosthetists 31% $74,480
Phlebotomists 31% $31,700
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 30% $32,600
Computer and Information Research Scientists 29% $112,800
Medical Assistants 29% $32,710
Veterinarians 29% $91,550
Massage Therapists 29% $39,590
Health Specialties Professors 28% $105,520
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 28% $66,930
Hearing Aid Specialists 27% $62,240
Orthodontists 26% $208,000
Respiratory Therapists 26% $56,410
Physical Therapist Aides 26% $27,460
Mental Health Counselors 26% $0
Athletic Trainers 25% $44,720
Physical Therapist Assistants 25% $60,100
Occupational Therapy Assistants 25% $64,890
Dental Hygienists 24% $70,720
Dental Assistants 24% $41,660
Dentists 24% $195,680
Medical Appliance Technicians 23% $38,220
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $64,520
Medical Secretaries 23% $33,470
Medical Scientists 23% $88,690
Physical Therapists 23% $86,600
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $35,870
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $48,550
Therapists 21% $46,450
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Community Health Workers 20% $36,850
Substance Abuse Counselors 20% $0
Dental Laboratory Technicians 20% $42,680
Marriage and Family Therapists 20% $48,640
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 19% $35,440
Optometrists 19% $116,520
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 19% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $101,020
Audiologists 19% $68,310
Occupational Therapists 19% $84,700
Occupational Therapy Aides 18% $28,210
Speech-Language Pathologists 18% $73,250
Home Health Aides 18% $20,390
Physicists 18% $133,650
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 18% $0
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 18% $35,280
Nurse Midwives 18% $101,080
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 18% $67,140
Medical Equipment Preparers 17% $30,770
Rehabilitation Counselors 17% $39,380
Dispensing Opticians 17% $39,680
Healthcare Support Workers 16% $32,640
Nurse Anesthetists 16% $169,300
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $48,290
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 16% $34,310
Dentists 16% $187,940
Surgical Technologists 16% $43,300
Registered Nurses 16% $62,940
Pharmacy Technicians 16% $30,110
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 15% $30,060
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 15% $62,470
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 15% $66,830
Marketing Managers 15% $133,190
Dietitians and Nutritionists 15% $54,620
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $53,600
Psychology Professors 15% $68,210
Exercise Physiologists 14% $46,200
Life Scientists 14% $91,080
Radiation Therapists 14% $74,820
Chiropractors 14% $78,300
Administrative Services Managers 14% $98,260
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $58,600
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 14% $36,930
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 14% $91,210
Family and General Practitioners 13% $204,930
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $69,060
Engineers 13% $85,110
Physicians and Surgeons 12% $196,670
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 12% $30,930
Managers 12% $113,560
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 12% $49,290
Computer Workers 12% $86,770
Sales Managers 11% $131,600
Dietetic Technicians 10% $27,970
Social Work Professors 10% $63,730
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $54,590
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $68,790
Epidemiologists 9% $76,900
Pharmacists 9% $127,250
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 9% $53,190
Nursing Assistants 8% $25,260
Podiatrists 8% $153,630
Fine Artists 7% $43,420
Psychiatric Technicians 6% $33,330
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 5% $61,470
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 5% $44,830
Clergy 3% $47,760
Psychiatric Aides 2% $27,810
Medical Transcriptionists 1% $33,550
Recreational Therapists 0% $44,960
Computer Programmers -2% $91,340

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