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Nursing Practice in North Carolina

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Nursing Practice Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 283 students earned their Nursing Practice degrees in NC.

In terms of popularity, Nursing Practice is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 16 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in North Carolina

Nursing Practice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 282
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 282
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 282
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a nursing practice major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing practice majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 74.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in North Carolina

There are 116,490 people in the state and 3,504,280 people in the nation working in nursing practice jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in North Carolina

Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $104,100 in the state and $110,030 nationwide.

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

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Duke University

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

An average student at Duke will pay a net price of $32,459. Graduates earn an average $77,260 after graduation. 63% of students get financical aid.

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

81% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,686 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,002 a year. This public school has an average net price of $12,469. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,249 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. 71% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,136. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

#9

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,845. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,554 a year.

Nursing Practice Careers in NC

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 36% $101,540
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $101,020
Registered Nurses 16% $62,940

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing practice.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Registered Nursing 6,191
Family Practice Nursing 322
Nursing Research & Other 164
Adult Health Nursing 149
Nursing Administration 88
Nursing Science 69
School Nursing 52
Nurse Anesthetist 47

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