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2027 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in North Carolina

50 Colleges in the United States
2,244 Allied Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$60,664 Avg Early-Career Salary

Allied Health Professions programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 50 schools to find the best for allied health professions students.

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Best Schools for Allied Health Professions in North Carolina

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the allied health professions degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Allied Health Professions

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Leading the list is Duke University, our #1 school for allied health professions. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. Duke University awarded about 184 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $118,707. Typical student debt for the program is $13,296. See the full allied health professions program report for Duke University

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Students looking for a strong allied health professions program will find one at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 31 allied health professions degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $105,700. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $15,117 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Winston-Salem. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 80 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Wake Forest University generally make around $106,711. Wake Forest University graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for Wake Forest University

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High Point University
High Point, NC

High Point University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in allied health professions, ranking #4. Located in the city of High Point, High Point University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. High Point University awarded about 67 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from High Point University earn around $113,352 in the first couple years of their career. High Point University graduates carry a median of $23,785 in student loans. Read more about the allied health professions program at High Point University

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A rank of #5 makes University Of North Carolina At Wilmington one of the top schools for allied health professions. Located in the city of Wilmington, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public university. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington graduates 71% of students within six years. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington awarded about 59 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earn around $46,164 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,013 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public university. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 52 allied health professions degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn around $67,997 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates carry a median of $21,537 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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Carolinas College Of Health Sciences placed #7 among the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Charlotte, Carolinas College Of Health Sciences is a small public university. About 35 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Carolinas College Of Health Sciences in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Carolinas College Of Health Sciences earn around $52,467 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,874 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Carolinas College Of Health Sciences

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Elon University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. Set in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Elon University graduates 84% of students within six years. Elon University awarded about 36 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Elon University generally make around $105,947. Typical student debt for the program is $21,619. Get the full allied health professions details for Elon University

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Central Piedmont Community College landed the #9 spot for allied health professions this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Charlotte. There were roughly 79 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Central Piedmont Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Central Piedmont Community College earn around $61,455 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,422. Read more about the allied health professions program at Central Piedmont Community College

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Appalachian State University earned the #10 position for allied health professions this year. Appalachian State University is a very large public school located in the town of Boone. Appalachian State University graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Appalachian State University earn around $42,340 in the first couple years of their career. Appalachian State University graduates carry a median of $21,992 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for Appalachian State University

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Stanly Community College came in at #11 for allied health professions this year. Set in the town of Albemarle, Stanly Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 26 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Stanly Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Stanly Community College earn around $41,920 in the first couple years of their career. See the full allied health professions program report for Stanly Community College

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Wake Technical Community College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. Set in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 102 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Wake Technical Community College earn around $51,707 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,090. Get the full allied health professions details for Wake Technical Community College

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Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Wingate University came in at #13 for allied health professions this year. Wingate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wingate. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 60 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Wingate University in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Wingate University earn around $112,813 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,556 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Wingate University

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Western Carolina University came in at #14 for allied health professions this year. Located in the town of Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a large public university. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 78 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Western Carolina University earn around $53,398 in the first couple years of their career. Western Carolina University graduates carry a median of $23,835 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Western Carolina University

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Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC

Pitt Community College ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. Located in the suburb of Winterville, Pitt Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 142 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Pitt Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Pitt Community College earn around $60,240 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,763. See the full allied health professions program report for Pitt Community College

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University landed the #16 spot for allied health professions this year. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Campbell University awarded about 51 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Campbell University earn a median of $116,635 early in their careers. Campbell University graduates carry a median of $23,641 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Campbell University

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East Carolina University earned the #17 position for allied health professions this year. East Carolina University is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. East Carolina University awarded about 32 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of East Carolina University earn a median of $107,773 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. Get the full allied health professions details for East Carolina University

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Forsyth Technical Community College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Technical Community College is a large public university. About 91 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Forsyth Technical Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Forsyth Technical Community College generally make around $54,726. Students borrow a median of $13,588 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Forsyth Technical Community College

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Southwestern Community College Sylva landed the #19 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the town of Sylva, Southwestern Community College Sylva is a mid-sized public institution. About 41 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Southwestern Community College Sylva in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Southwestern Community College Sylva generally make around $48,233. Southwestern Community College Sylva graduates carry a median of $10,408 in student loans. Get the full allied health professions details for Southwestern Community College Sylva

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Edgecombe Community College landed the #20 spot for allied health professions this year. Edgecombe Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Tarboro. Edgecombe Community College awarded about 41 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Edgecombe Community College earn around $60,003 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,690. See the full allied health professions program report for Edgecombe Community College

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Johnston Community College earned the #21 position for allied health professions this year. Set in the town of Smithfield, Johnston Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 60 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Johnston Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $52,281 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,490 to complete this degree. Read more about the allied health professions program at Johnston Community College

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Cabarrus College Of Health Sciences placed #22 among the best allied health professions schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Concord. There were roughly 16 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Cabarrus College Of Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Cabarrus College Of Health Sciences generally make around $60,869. Students borrow a median of $24,414 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for Cabarrus College Of Health Sciences

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Lenoir Community College landed the #23 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the town of Kinston, Lenoir Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Lenoir Community College awarded about 25 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Lenoir Community College earn around $47,685 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,833 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Lenoir Community College

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South Piedmont Community College placed #24 among the best allied health professions schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Polkton. About 20 allied health professions degrees were awarded at South Piedmont Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from South Piedmont Community College generally make around $39,321. Typical student debt for the program is $10,098. Get the full allied health professions details for South Piedmont Community College

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Robeson Community College landed the #25 spot for allied health professions this year. Robeson Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Lumberton. There were roughly 37 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Robeson Community College in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Robeson Community College earn a median of $54,305 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,949 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for Robeson Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Allied Health Professions Schools

These schools also placed among the best for allied health professions this year:

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Gaston College
Dallas, NC
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Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC
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Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
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Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC
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College Of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 50 schools evaluated.

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