Nurse Practitioner Programs in North Carolina: 13 Colleges and Schools
13 North Carolina schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 598 students: 9 public, 4 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · North Carolina · CIP 51.3805
13 schools in North Carolina graduated 598 NPs in 2024, out of 532 schools nationally. By type: 9 public, 4 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: doctorate (13), certificate (5), master's (4).
The largest program is University of North Carolina Wilmington in Wilmington with 185 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 13 North Carolina schools
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Largest programs in North Carolina
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington | 185 |
| 2 | Duke University | Durham | 118 |
| 3 | East Carolina University | Greenville | 81 |
| 4 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro | 57 |
| 5 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | 35 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in North Carolina by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro · 2 schools | ||||
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Public | doctorate | 57 | Website ↗ |
| North Carolina A & T State University | Public | doctorate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Winston-Salem · 2 schools | ||||
| Winston-Salem State University | Public | master's, certificate, doctorate | 34 | Website ↗ |
| Wake Forest University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Boiling Springs · 1 school | ||||
| Gardner-Webb University | Private nonprofit | certificate, master's, doctorate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Chapel Hill · 1 school | ||||
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Public | doctorate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Charlotte · 1 school | ||||
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Public | doctorate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Cullowhee · 1 school | ||||
| Western Carolina University | Public | doctorate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Durham · 1 school | ||||
| Duke University | Private nonprofit | certificate, master's, doctorate | 118 | Website ↗ |
| Greenville · 1 school | ||||
| East Carolina University | Public | certificate, doctorate | 81 | Website ↗ |
| Hickory · 1 school | ||||
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Pembroke · 1 school | ||||
| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Public | doctorate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Wilmington · 1 school | ||||
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | Public | master's, certificate, doctorate | 185 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 13 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 13 | 598 | this page |
| Tennessee | 19 | 699 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Virginia | 18 | 303 | Programs in Virginia → |
| Georgia | 15 | 958 | Programs in Georgia → |
| South Carolina | 6 | 208 | Programs in South Carolina → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about NP programs in North Carolina
- How many NP programs are in North Carolina?
- 13 colleges and schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 598 students.
- Which North Carolina program is the largest?
- University of North Carolina Wilmington in Wilmington, with 185 graduates in 2024, followed by Duke University in Durham (118).
- Are North Carolina programs mostly public?
- Yes: 9 public, 4 private nonprofit of the 13 schools.
- What does an NP earn in North Carolina?
- Typical NP pay in North Carolina is $128,990 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $132,300 nationally.