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Allied Health in North Carolina

Allied Health Schools in North Carolina

2,169 students earned Allied Health degrees in North Carolina in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Allied Health is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in North Carolina

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 1,111
Bachelor’s Degree 197
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 152
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 135
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 135

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in North Carolina

There are 54,570 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $64,320, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in North Carolina that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Pitt Community College

Winterville
156 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,346 Total Students

In their early career, Pitt Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,200. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,877 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,995 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending WCU will pay a net price of $13,640. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,774 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,790 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,238 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $33,317 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,609.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,208 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 27% of the teachers are full time.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,168 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. This public school has an average net price of $6,994. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,261 after earning their degree at this institution.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,348 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,059 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. In their early career, Johnston Community College grads earn an average salary of $30,652. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
30,448 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,508 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,731. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Allied Health Careers in NC

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 28% $66,930
Hearing Aid Specialists 27% $62,240
Health Technologists and Technicians 23% $35,870
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 18% $35,280
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 18% $67,140
Surgical Technologists 16% $43,300
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 15% $66,830
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $69,060

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Health/Medical Admin Services 4,147
Allied Health Services 1,765
Mental & Social Health Services 998
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 940
Dental Support Services 585
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 470
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 319
Health Sciences & Services 203

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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