Nursing at North Carolina Central University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what North Carolina Central University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
North Carolina Central University sits in Durham, NC.
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Online Class Availability at North Carolina Central University
Online coursework is an option at North Carolina Central University. Among 8,579 students, 2,041 (24%) studied exclusively online and 4,382 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at North Carolina Central University
These rankings give you a sense of how North Carolina Central University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #58 of 72 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #63 of 83 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #334 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #354 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1121 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1421 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from North Carolina Central University
Those who finish North Carolina Central University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,307 |
| 2 years | $63,705 |
| 3 years | $68,978 |
| 4 years | $73,033 |
| 5 years | $79,100 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from North Carolina Central University take home a median $73,033, compared with $48,705 for all North Carolina Central University graduates — about 50% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from North Carolina Central University is $40,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at North Carolina Central University
The Nursing program at North Carolina Central University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 29 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at North Carolina Central University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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