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Best Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Schools in North Carolina
Top Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing programs in North Carolina ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 26
Avg major earnings: $67,596
Top Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in North Carolina
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNC Chapel Hill #16 national | $65,538 |
| 2 | Duke University #31 national | $71,426 |
| 3 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte #334 national | $66,479 |
| 4 | University of North Carolina Wilmington #366 national | $71,322 |
| 5 | Appalachian State University #458 national | $65,602 |
| 6 | Queens University of Charlotte #522 national | $66,132 |
| 7 | East Carolina University #579 national | $66,390 |
| 8 | Cabarrus College of Health Sciences #690 national | $75,076 |
| 9 | North Carolina A & T State University #698 national | $62,160 |
| 10 | Western Carolina University #829 national | $65,830 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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