by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 11 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 2,311 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 take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools 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.
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in health professions needs to look into 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
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in health professions has to take a look at 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
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in health professions. Located in the 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
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in health professions needs to look into University of North Carolina at Wilmington. UNCW is a large public university located in the midsize city of Wilmington.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Elon is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Elon.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Elon University
Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from East Carolina University
Located in the rural area of Boiling Springs, Gardner - Webb is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Gardner - Webb University
WSSU is a small public university located in the city of Winston-Salem.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Winston - Salem State University
Located in the distant town of Cullowhee, WCU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Western Carolina University
Methodist is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Methodist University
Explore all the Best Health Professions Schools 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 | 690 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 528 |
| Nursing | 470 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 374 |
| Dentistry | 139 |
| Public Health | 27 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 24 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 24 |
| Communication Sciences | 23 |
| Movement & Mind-Body Therapies | 8 |