by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UNCW ranks among other schools offering degrees in health professions.
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UNCW was ranked #15 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health professions majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in other health professions. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in health professions from UNCW. This makes it the #19 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of health professions students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNCW is $56,924. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,492 for all health professions bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNCW paid an average of $838 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 8% of health professions bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UNCW health professions bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNCW Online Learning page.
Health Professions majors graduating with a master's degree from UNCW make a median salary of $118,913 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all health professions graduates with a master's is $59,461.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students earned a master's degree in health professions from UNCW. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 995 |
| Public Health | 120 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 50 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 49 |
| Allied Health Professions | 8 |