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Registered Nursing Schools in North Carolina

6,685 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,474
Associate Degree 2,538
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 414
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 414
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 414
Master’s Degree 165
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 80
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 80
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 67.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in North Carolina

There are 104,670 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in North Carolina

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

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

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,136.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,603 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,554 after earning their degree at this institution.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,726 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,480 a year. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at UNC Greensboro.

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

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,924.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,249 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

#8

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs
153 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
3,536 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Gardner - Webb. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,776.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Appalachian State. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,989.

#10

Duke University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,459. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Duke.

Registered Nursing Careers in NC

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Family Practice Nursing 322
Nursing Practice 283
Nursing Research & Other 164
Adult Health Nursing 149
Nursing Administration 88
Nursing Science 69
School Nursing 52
Nurse Anesthetist 47

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