Best colleges for Health/Medical Preparatory Programs in North Carolina
Ranked by graduate earnings
Edgecombe Community College, Wake Forest University and Meredith College award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees and certificates in North Carolina: 44, 35 and 23 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 24 North Carolina colleges offer Health/Medical Preparatory Programs and award 206 degrees and certificates a year in all.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs are designed for undergraduate students in the United States who aim to pursue careers in various health professions. These programs provide essential foundational knowledge and experiences that prepare…
Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meredith College Raleigh Private not-for-profit · Certificate | $29,412 | 23 | 70% | $19,552 | $30,335 |
Colleges awarding the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees in North Carolina
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgecombe Community College Tarboro Public | 44 | Not reported |
| 2 | Wake Forest University Winston-Salem Private not-for-profit | 35 | Not reported |
| 3 | Meredith College Raleigh Private not-for-profit | 23 | $29,412 |
| 4 | Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown Public | 21 | Not reported |
| 5 | Gaston College Dallas Public | 14 | Not reported |
| 6 | Durham Technical Community College Durham Public | 6 | Not reported |
| 7 | James Sprunt Community College Kenansville Public | 5 | Not reported |
| 8 | Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville Public | 4 | Not reported |
| 9 | Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville Public | 4 | Not reported |
| 10 | Salem College Winston-Salem Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 14 North Carolina colleges offering Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | Fayetteville | Public | 16 |
| Piedmont Community College | Roxboro | Public | 5 |
| Lees-McRae College | Banner Elk | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory | Private not-for-profit | 3 |
| McDowell Technical Community College | Marion | Public | 3 |
| Mitchell Community College | Statesville | Public | 3 |
| Sandhills Community College | Pinehurst | Public | 3 |
| College of the Albemarle | Elizabeth City | Public | 2 |
| Blue Ridge Community College | Flat Rock | Public | 2 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville | Public | 2 |
| Isothermal Community College | Spindale | Public | 1 |
| Roanoke-Chowan Community College | Ahoskie | Public | 1 |
| Wayne Community College | Goldsboro | Public | 1 |
| Western Piedmont Community College | Morganton | Public | 1 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Health/Medical Preparatory Programs programs in North Carolina.
Which North Carolina colleges award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees?+
Edgecombe Community College (44 graduates a year), Wake Forest University (35 graduates a year) and Meredith College (23 graduates a year) award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees and certificates in North Carolina, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 24 North Carolina colleges offer Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Which Health/Medical Preparatory Programs program in North Carolina has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Meredith College tops the list at $29,412. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
What is the focus of the Health/Medical Preparatory Programs program?+
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs are designed for undergraduate students in the United States who aim to pursue careers in various health professions. These programs provide essential foundational knowledge and experiences that prepare…
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