by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 15 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of health professions. Combined, these schools handed out 2,134 doctor's degrees in health professions to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The health professions doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for health professions students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health Professions Doctor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in health professions.
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in health professions has to take a look at Duke University. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Durham.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Duke University
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in health professions has to check out University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in health professions has to look into Wake Forest University. Located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Wake Forest University
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in health professions has to take a look at East Carolina University. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from East Carolina University
Gardner - Webb is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Boiling Springs.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Gardner - Webb University
UNCW is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Located in the large city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
High Point is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of High Point.More information about a doctorate in health professions from High Point University
Located in the fringe town of Buies Creek, Campbell is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Campbell University
UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public university located in the city of Charlotte.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Explore all the Best Health Professions Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 3,725 |
| Virginia | 29 | 2,730 |
| Georgia | 28 | 2,018 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 656 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 1,055 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 1,505 |
| Alabama | 25 | 1,504 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 2,261 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 1,094 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 779 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 776 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 684 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 443 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 417 |
| Nursing | 372 |
| Dentistry | 135 |
| Communication Sciences | 24 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 17 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 15 |
| Public Health | 13 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 5 |
