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Best Colleges for Nursing in North Carolina

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in North Carolina, led by Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in North Carolina?

Based on our rankings, Duke University is the top-ranked college for Nursing in North Carolina. Other top choices include University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

What are the best Nursing schools?

The best Nursing schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $29,545 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Nursing rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $58,338 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Duke University — Durham, NC · 5.7% acceptance · SAT 1,548 · $68,758 tuition · 97% grad rate
  2. 2. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, NC · 15.3% acceptance · SAT 1,439 · $41,203 tuition · 91% grad rate
  3. 3. University of North Carolina at Greensboro — Greensboro, NC · 88.5% acceptance · SAT 1,193 · $24,012 tuition · 56% grad rate
  4. 4. University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Charlotte, NC · 79.6% acceptance · SAT 1,231 · $22,492 tuition · 69% grad rate
  5. 5. Appalachian State University — Boone, NC · 90.1% acceptance · SAT 1,214 · $25,212 tuition · 75% grad rate
  6. 6. University of North Carolina Wilmington — Wilmington, NC · 64.2% acceptance · SAT 1,287 · $24,152 tuition · 71% grad rate
  7. 7. North Carolina Central University — Durham, NC · 87% acceptance · SAT 1,050 · $19,735 tuition · 42% grad rate
  8. 8. East Carolina University — Greenville, NC · 89.2% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $23,638 tuition · 63% grad rate
  9. 9. Queens University of Charlotte — Charlotte, NC · 62.1% acceptance · SAT 1,206 · $45,846 tuition · 61% grad rate
  10. 10. Winston-Salem State University — Winston-Salem, NC · 78.3% acceptance · SAT 945 · $16,782 tuition · 47% grad rate
  11. 11. Western Carolina University — Cullowhee, NC · 81.8% acceptance · SAT 1,157 · $8,630 tuition · 60% grad rate
  12. 12. North Carolina A & T State University — Greensboro, NC · 49.9% acceptance · SAT 1,074 · $20,673 tuition · 57% grad rate
  13. 13. Gardner-Webb University — Boiling Springs, NC · 77.2% acceptance · SAT 1,113 · $34,760 tuition · 55% grad rate
  14. 14. Lenoir-Rhyne University — Hickory, NC · 84.6% acceptance · $31,900 tuition · 48% grad rate
  15. 15. Barton College — Wilson, NC · 94.2% acceptance · $37,250 tuition · 46% grad rate
  16. 16. Lees-McRae College — Banner Elk, NC · 76.8% acceptance · $33,250 tuition · 42% grad rate
  17. 17. Wingate University — Wingate, NC · 91.1% acceptance · SAT 1,111 · $41,636 tuition · 46% grad rate
  18. 18. Methodist University — Fayetteville, NC · 75.1% acceptance · SAT 1,182 · $41,250 tuition · 44% grad rate
  19. 19. Mars Hill University — Mars Hill, NC · 67.9% acceptance · $37,736 tuition · 45% grad rate
  20. 20. University of North Carolina at Pembroke — Pembroke, NC · 93.3% acceptance · SAT 1,056 · $7,648 tuition · 44% grad rate
  21. 21. Fayetteville State University — Fayetteville, NC · 82.2% acceptance · SAT 959 · $8,353 tuition · 38% grad rate
  22. 22. Pfeiffer University — Misenheimer, NC · 96% acceptance · $35,070 tuition · 35% grad rate

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