WhatGradsMake
Doctoral (Professional)0% vs national median6,808 grads tracked

Health Professions and Related Programs at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Ranked 38th of 114 doctoral (professional) programs in Health Professions and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$75,904
middle 50%: $63,637 – $134,617
Median · 5 years out
$150,648
middle 50%: $101,401 – $197,527
Median · 10 years out
$187,408
middle 50%: $140,819 – $304,054

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Health Professions and Related Programs (doctoral (professional)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

UNC Chapel Hill health profession doctoral graduates earn a median $75,904 in their first year. Median earnings reach $187,408 by year 10.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
3.4 yrs
≈ $3,895 total interest

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