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Public Health in North Carolina

Public Health Schools in North Carolina

In 2022-2023, 1,610 students earned their Public Health degrees in NC.

A Public Health major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 841
Master’s Degree 711
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 10

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: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 20.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 52.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in North Carolina

There are 28,270 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $69,870, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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332 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,414. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 59% of students get financical aid.

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156 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

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112 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. A typical student attending UNC Greensboro will pay a net price of $10,907. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Duke University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,765. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Appalachian State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it.

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64 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

75% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UNC Charlotte will pay a net price of $15,018. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,363 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.42 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,637. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,338 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,230.

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Public Health Careers in NC

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $101,020
Epidemiologists 9% $76,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Nursing 7,425
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,189
Allied Health Professions 1,932
Rehabilitation Professions 911
Allied Health Services 797
Mental & Social Health Services 710
Medicine 684
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 507

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