2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in North Carolina

Ranked #6 in popularity, registered nursing is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the most popular for registered nursing students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 192 master's degrees in registered nursing during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School for Your Master's Degree

The registered nursing master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in North Carolina ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality registered nursing program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Registered Nursing Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for registered nursing.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Registered Nursing in North Carolina

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in registered nursing.

Most Well Attended Schools for Registered Nursing Students Working on Their Master's

1

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

88 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in registered nursing has to check out East Carolina University. ECU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Greenville. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in North Carolina. More information about a master’s in registered nursing from East Carolina University

2

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC

57 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Western Carolina University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in registered nursing. WCU is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Cullowhee. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in North Carolina.

There were roughly 57 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at WCU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Western Carolina University

3

Gardner - Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

29 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In NC

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Gardner - Webb University is a popular choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the town of Boiling Springs, Gardner - Webb is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in North Carolina.

There were roughly 29 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Gardner - Webb in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Gardner - Webb University

4

Appalachian State University
Boone, NC

11 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Appalachian State University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in North Carolina.

There were about 11 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Appalachian State University

5

University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC

7 Annual Master's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In NC

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

UNC Pembroke is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Pembroke. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in registered nursing in North Carolina.

There were roughly 7 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Pembroke in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of North Carolina at Pembroke

6

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC

Located in the midsize city of Fayetteville, Fayetteville State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population. More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Fayetteville State University

 

Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Registered Nursing Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	427	728
Georgia	361	428
Virginia	305	215
Tennessee	296	567
Alabama	248	1,772
Kentucky	248	265
Louisiana	235	249
Mississippi	205	11
Arkansas	184	75
West Virginia	154	56

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Registered Nursing Related Rankings by Major

Registered Nursing is one of 22 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing	287
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	186
Nursing Administration	101
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing	71
School Nursing	48
Nursing Science	28
Nurse Anesthetist	24
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing	5

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle. More about our data sources and methodologies.