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Health Science in North Carolina

Health Science Schools in North Carolina

188 students earned Health Science degrees in North Carolina in the 2021-2022 year.

In this state, Health Science is the 25th most popular major out of a total 44 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 184
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
  • White: 70.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Health Science Grads in North Carolina

1,990 people in the state and 114,910 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health science.

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Wages for Health Science Jobs in North Carolina

Health Science grads earn an average of $41,610 in the state and $43,480 nationwide.

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

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

Graduates earn an average $39,995 after graduation. 86% of students get financical aid. 74% of the teachers are full time.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,288 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. 100% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,063 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,764. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at Queens.

#4

Mars Hill University

Mars Hill
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
1,073 Total Students

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $34,224 after graduation.

#5

Greensboro College

Greensboro
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
875 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,959 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

#5

Brevard College

Brevard
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
780 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,299 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,405 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Lenoir - Rhyne University. 100% of students get financical aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
557 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Lees - McRae College

Banner Elk
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
873 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,495. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $37,901 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
16% Graduation Rate
1,261 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,066 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Health/Medical Admin Services 4,147
Allied Health Services 1,765
Allied Health Professions 1,691
Mental & Social Health Services 998
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 940
Dental Support Services 585
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 470
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 319

View all majors related to Health Science

View Nationwide Health Science Report

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