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Nursing in North Carolina

Nursing Schools in North Carolina

Jobs for Nursing Grads in North Carolina

There are 137,920 people in the state and 4,288,120 people in the nation working in Nursing jobs.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. NC

Wages for Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

Nursing grads earn an average of $96,641 in the state and $107,448 nationwide.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. NC

There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,355 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 74%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Duke University

Durham

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $74,497 after earning their degree at this institution. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,602 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 90% of applicants. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,015 a year. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Nursing Careers in NC

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Nurse Midwives $36,174
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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