North Carolina · Medicine

Best Medicine institutions in North Carolina, ranked by earnings

The Medicine program focuses on the science and practice of caring for patients, encompassing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and injury. This program is designed for individuals passionate about health care and…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 51.12
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
682
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,914
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
80%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Family Medicine Physicians
$226,820
BLS OEWS 2024

5 institutions offering Medicine in North Carolina

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Public
17691%
2Campbell University
Buies Creek Private not-for-profit
15261%$23,331
3Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem Private not-for-profit
14189%$20,914
4Duke University
Durham Private not-for-profit
13397%$16,260
5East Carolina University
Greenville Public
8063%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Family Medicine Physicians (SOC 29-1215).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$238,380
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingMonitoring

What Family Medicine Physicians earn in North Carolina

Jobs in North Carolina
1,940
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$226,820
median $227,310
Best-paying metro
$266,360
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Related careers

Physicians, All Other
$243,130 avg · 14,510 jobs
Family Medicine Physicians
$226,820 avg · 1,940 jobs
General Internal Medicine Physicians
$268,830 avg · 1,740 jobs
Pediatricians, General
$201,610 avg · 1,110 jobs
Surgeons, All Other
$398,550 avg · 690 jobs
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
$288,000 avg · 490 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Medicine programs in North Carolina.

How much do Family Medicine Physicians earn in North Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Family Medicine Physicians in North Carolina is $226,820 (median $227,310), across about 1,940 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Medicine program?+

The Medicine program focuses on the science and practice of caring for patients, encompassing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and injury. This program is designed for individuals passionate about health care and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Family Medicine Physicians?+

The national job outlook is about +2.7% growth with around 3,300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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