Nursing Schools in North Carolina
101 accredited nursing programs found
101
Nursing Schools
72 / 29
Public / Private
$3,476
Avg Public Tuition
46.3%
Avg Grad Rate
Registered Nurse Salary in North Carolina
Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median Salary
$73,150
Mean Salary
$75,580
Entry Level (10th %)
$54,380
Experienced (90th %)
$98,800
RNs Employed: 97,930
vs National Median: -22% (below $93,600)
Job Growth (2023-2033): +7%
Tuition Overview
| Avg Public Tuition | $3,476 |
| Lowest Tuition | $1,867 |
| Highest Tuition | $65,805 |
| Avg Private Tuition | $34,033 |
Student Outcomes
| Avg Graduation Rate | 46.3% |
| Avg Earnings After Grad | $40,079 |
| Avg Student Debt | $18,359 |
| Total Enrollment | 348,208 |
All Nursing Schools in North Carolina
| Institution | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte | Public | $7,214 | 23,567 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | Public | $8,989 | 20,556 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville | Public | $7,361 | 19,857 |
| Appalachian State University | Boone | Public | $7,541 | 19,304 |
| Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh | Public | $2,336 | 18,605 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington | Public | $7,317 | 14,176 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro | Public | $7,593 | 13,848 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte | Public | $2,792 | 13,640 |
| North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro | Public | $6,748 | 11,925 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | Public | $4,532 | 9,867 |
| Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington | Public | $2,748 | 9,497 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | Fayetteville | Public | $2,628 | 8,814 |
| Guilford Technical Community College | Jamestown | Public | $2,319 | 8,179 |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | Winston-Salem | Public | $2,256 | 6,939 |
| Duke University | Durham | Private | $65,805 | 6,417 |
| Elon University | Elon | Private | $44,536 | 6,402 |
| Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville | Public | $3,969 | 5,493 |
| North Carolina Central University | Durham | Public | $6,542 | 5,400 |
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke | Public | $3,571 | 5,386 |
| Pitt Community College | Winterville | Public | $1,972 | 5,175 |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Asheville | Public | $2,882 | 4,909 |
| Winston-Salem State University | Winston-Salem | Public | $6,735 | 4,244 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | Salisbury | Public | $2,064 | 4,073 |
| Catawba Valley Community College | Hickory | Public | $2,367 | 3,517 |
| Gaston College | Dallas | Public | $3,186 | 3,359 |
| Central Carolina Community College | Sanford | Public | $2,554 | 3,255 |
| Durham Technical Community College | Durham | Public | $1,986 | 3,195 |
| Johnston Community College | Smithfield | Public | $2,657 | 2,998 |
| Campbell University | Buies Creek | Private | $40,410 | 2,790 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | Asheville | Public | $7,461 | 2,790 |
| Coastal Carolina Community College | Jacksonville | Public | $2,462 | 2,682 |
| Wingate University | Wingate | Private | $40,196 | 2,462 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | Thomasville | Public | $1,978 | 2,454 |
| Alamance Community College | Graham | Public | $2,528 | 2,393 |
| Sandhills Community College | Pinehurst | Public | $2,040 | 2,375 |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson | Public | $2,537 | 2,331 |
| Wayne Community College | Goldsboro | Public | $2,524 | 1,998 |
| Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro | Public | $2,572 | 1,881 |
| Craven Community College | New Bern | Public | $2,022 | 1,877 |
| Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs | Private | $33,450 | 1,836 |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock | Public | $2,660 | 1,788 |
| University of Mount Olive | Mount Olive | Private | $25,950 | 1,754 |
| Mitchell Community College | Statesville | Public | $2,651 | 1,692 |
| Vance-Granville Community College | Henderson | Public | $1,956 | 1,613 |
| Beaufort County Community College | Washington | Public | $2,540 | 1,560 |
| South Piedmont Community College | Polkton | Public | $2,022 | 1,555 |
| Robeson Community College | Lumberton | Public | $2,571 | 1,454 |
| Randolph Community College | Asheboro | Public | $2,416 | 1,446 |
| Surry Community College | Dobson | Public | $2,545 | 1,445 |
| Stanly Community College | Albemarle | Public | $2,672 | 1,430 |
| Methodist University | Fayetteville | Private | $39,664 | 1,425 |
| Nash Community College | Rocky Mount | Public | $2,883 | 1,422 |
| Queens University of Charlotte | Charlotte | Private | $43,285 | 1,362 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory | Private | $30,900 | 1,348 |
| Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton | Public | $2,650 | 1,332 |
| Lenoir Community College | Kinston | Public | $2,568 | 1,311 |
| Southwestern Community College | Sylva | Public | $5,806 | 1,304 |
| Meredith College | Raleigh | Private | $43,936 | 1,288 |
| Richmond Community College | Hamlet | Public | $2,552 | 1,279 |
| College of the Albemarle | Elizabeth City | Public | $2,249 | 1,271 |
| Cleveland Community College | Shelby | Public | $2,602 | 1,236 |
| North Carolina Wesleyan University | Rocky Mount | Private | $35,536 | 1,169 |
| Carteret Community College | Morehead City | Public | $2,310 | 1,144 |
| Catawba College | Salisbury | Private | $33,400 | 1,127 |
| Brunswick Community College | Bolivia | Public | $2,532 | 1,124 |
| Rockingham Community College | Wentworth | Public | $1,966 | 1,071 |
| Isothermal Community College | Spindale | Public | $2,030 | 1,056 |
| Johnson C Smith University | Charlotte | Private | $20,480 | 1,047 |
| Barton College | Wilson | Private | $35,600 | 1,020 |
| Guilford College | Greensboro | Private | $41,140 | 1,011 |
| Mars Hill University | Mars Hill | Private | $37,270 | 995 |
| Sampson Community College | Clinton | Public | $2,830 | 941 |
| Edgecombe Community College | Tarboro | Public | $2,640 | 938 |
| Bladen Community College | Dublin | Public | $2,558 | 880 |
| Montgomery Community College | Troy | Public | $2,538 | 854 |
| Southeastern Community College | Whiteville | Public | $2,600 | 821 |
| Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk | Private | $31,140 | 817 |
| Wilson Community College | Wilson | Public | $2,572 | 807 |
| Haywood Community College | Clyde | Public | $2,612 | 793 |
| Saint Augustine's University | Raleigh | Private | $16,896 | 766 |
| James Sprunt Community College | Kenansville | Public | $2,592 | 761 |
| Brevard College | Brevard | Private | $31,250 | 760 |
| Piedmont Community College | Roxboro | Public | $2,556 | 707 |
| William Peace University | Raleigh | Private | $33,150 | 661 |
| Greensboro College | Greensboro | Private | $20,400 | 656 |
| Pfeiffer University | Misenheimer | Private | $33,930 | 654 |
| McDowell Technical Community College | Marion | Public | $1,958 | 614 |
| Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | Concord | Private | $16,070 | 602 |
| Halifax Community College | Weldon | Public | $2,608 | 540 |
| Tri-County Community College | Murphy | Public | $2,363 | 435 |
| Carolinas College of Health Sciences | Charlotte | Public | $19,095 | 409 |
| Salem College | Winston-Salem | Private | $32,236 | 390 |
| Mayland Community College | Spruce Pine | Public | $2,560 | 371 |
| Martin Community College | Williamston | Public | $2,523 | 302 |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | Ahoskie | Public | $2,642 | 265 |
| Pamlico Community College | Grantsboro | Public | $1,867 | 240 |
| Southeastern College-Charlotte | Charlotte | For-Profit | $24,184 | 217 |
| College of Wilmington | Wilmington | For-Profit | N/A | 154 |
| Watts College of Nursing | Durham | Private | N/A | 134 |
| Gwinnett College | Raleigh | For-Profit | N/A | 117 |
| Center for Massage | Asheville | For-Profit | N/A | 57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing schools are in North Carolina?
There are 101 accredited nursing programs in North Carolina, including 72 public and 29 private institutions.
What is the average nursing school tuition in North Carolina?
The average in-state tuition at public nursing schools in North Carolina is $3,476. Tuition ranges from $1,867 to $65,805 across all institutions.
How much do nurses earn in North Carolina?
The median annual salary for registered nurses in North Carolina is $73,150, with entry-level nurses earning around $54,380 and experienced nurses earning up to $98,800. There are 97,930 RNs employed in the state.
What is the graduation rate for nursing schools in North Carolina?
The average graduation rate across nursing programs in North Carolina is 46.3%. The highest graduation rate belongs to Carolinas College of Health Sciences at 100.0%.
What is the average student debt for nursing graduates in North Carolina?
The average median student debt for graduates of nursing programs in North Carolina is $18,359. Graduates earn a median of $40,079 within 10 years of enrollment.