by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 27 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for health professions students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,245 master's degrees in health professions during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The health professions master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality health professions program can vary widely even among the top schools. 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 make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health professions students working on their master's degree.
The health professions school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Professions Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in health professions.
Duke University is a great choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in health professions. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Duke University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in health professions. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in health professions from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in health professions has to check out Wake Forest University. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.More information about a master’s in health professions from Wake Forest University
It's hard to beat East Carolina University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in health professions. ECU is a very large public university located in the city of Greenville.More information about a master’s in health professions from East Carolina University
Located in the city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Located in the medium-sized city of High Point, High Point is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from High Point University
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Concord.More information about a master’s in health professions from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Elon University
Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Appalachian State University
Campbell is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Buies Creek.More information about a master’s in health professions from Campbell University
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 517 |
| Florida | 34 | 7,102 |
| Virginia | 33 | 3,848 |
| Georgia | 32 | 3,440 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 2,717 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 2,266 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 646 |
| Alabama | 30 | 3,213 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 1,577 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 1,097 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 717 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 931 |
| Allied Health Professions | 566 |
| Public Health | 519 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 281 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 238 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 226 |
| Communication Sciences | 197 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 86 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 46 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 36 |
