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Nursing in North Carolina

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Nursing Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 7,919 students earned their Nursing degrees in NC.

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 3,488
Associate Degree 2,538
Master’s Degree 931
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 414
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 414
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 414
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 372
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 372
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 372
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 96
Post-Master’s Certificate 96
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 80
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 80

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: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 13.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,448 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

#2

Duke University

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

The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average. An average student at Duke will pay a net price of $32,459. 92% of the teachers are full time.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,603 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,629. 76% of the teachers are full time.

293 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
5,169 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,554 a year.

288 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% 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. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

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

72% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $37,533 after graduation.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,726 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,480 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

77% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

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

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 99% of students get financical aid.

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
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $64,520
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $101,020
Nurse Midwives 18% $101,080
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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