Public Health bachelor's degree programs in North Carolina
Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in North Carolina
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Duke UniversityDurham · $12,500 federal debt$101,7712Elon UniversityElon · $20,500 federal debt$81,1533North Carolina A&T State UniversityGreensboro · Debt not reported$72,4194University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte · $27,000 federal debt$63,9655Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee · $26,343 federal debt$61,6986University of North Carolina WilmingtonWilmington · $23,500 federal debt$60,7227East Carolina UniversityGreenville · $25,750 federal debt$59,5668University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro · $25,500 federal debt$53,1249Appalachian State UniversityBoone · $20,361 federal debt$49,03910University of North Carolina AshevilleAsheville · $23,141 federal debt$42,267
CAREER CONTEXT IN NC
What related occupations pay in North Carolina
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $103,220
- Middle 50% wage range
- $76,110–$181,290
- State employment
- 9,240
- Projected growth
- +17.9%
- Annual openings
- 24,900
11-9111Medical and Health Services Managers
- State median wage
- $114,410
- Middle 50% wage range
- $88,510–$159,870
- State employment
- 14,820
- Projected growth
- +24.2%
- Annual openings
- 62,300
21-1091Health Education Specialists
- State median wage
- $58,080
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,730–$74,670
- State employment
- 2,110
- Projected growth
- +5.6%
- Annual openings
- 6,900
21-1094Community Health Workers
- State median wage
- $47,560
- Middle 50% wage range
- $41,950–$54,790
- State employment
- 1,680
- Projected growth
- +12.7%
- Annual openings
- 7,000
19-5011Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- State median wage
- $86,650
- Middle 50% wage range
- $73,720–$105,990
- State employment
- 4,670
- Projected growth
- +18.5%
- Annual openings
- 17,100
19-5012Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- State median wage
- $61,760
- Middle 50% wage range
- $53,060–$75,950
- State employment
- 720
- Projected growth
- +19.4%
- Annual openings
- 3,800
19-2012Physicists
- State median wage
- $174,180
- Middle 50% wage range
- $81,370–$209,210
- State employment
- 150
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,300
19-1042Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- State median wage
- $102,980
- Middle 50% wage range
- $79,780–$134,560
- State employment
- 5,730
- Projected growth
- +12.6%
- Annual openings
- 10,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in North Carolina; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University | Durham | $101,771 | $12,500 |
| 2 | Elon University | Elon | $81,153 | $20,500 |
| 3 | North Carolina A&T State University | Greensboro | $72,419 | Not available |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte | $63,965 | $27,000 |
| 5 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | $61,698 | $26,343 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington | $60,722 | $23,500 |
| 7 | East Carolina University | Greenville | $59,566 | $25,750 |
| 8 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro | $53,124 | $25,500 |
| 9 | Appalachian State University | Boone | $49,039 | $20,361 |
| 10 | University of North Carolina Asheville | Asheville | $42,267 | $23,141 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Public Health in North Carolina
What do Public Health bachelor's degree graduates earn in North Carolina?
Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $60,722 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $23,500 among the 9 programs reporting federal debt.
Which North Carolina colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Duke University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.