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Nursing Science Schools in North Carolina

In <nil>, 52 students earned their Nursing Science degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, Nursing Science is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33
Master’s Degree 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 55.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.2%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in North Carolina

104,670 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing science.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in North Carolina

Nursing Science grads earn an average of $64,850 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in North Carolina that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,038 Total Students

The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

#2

Duke University

Durham
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
17,620 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,416.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
31,641 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
28,021 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,162. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

Nursing Science Careers in NC

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $64,520
Registered Nurses 16% $62,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Registered Nursing 6,191
Family Practice Nursing 322
Nursing Practice 283
Nursing Research & Other 164
Adult Health Nursing 149
Nursing Administration 88
School Nursing 52
Nurse Anesthetist 47

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