North Carolina
Medical schools in North Carolina
North Carolina has 5 medical schools: 4 MD and 1 DO, 2 of them public. They are listed by our overall ranking, which weights research funding and admissions selectivity most.
- Most research funding: Duke University School of Medicine ($513M from the NIH).
- Most graduates in primary care: Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (39.1%).
- Lowest median debt: UNC School of Medicine ($157,242).
| # | School | MCAT | NIH funding | Primary care | In state | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Duke University School of MedicineDurham · MD · Private | — | $513M | 12% | 18% | — |
| 38 | UNC School of MedicineChapel Hill · MD · Public | 512 | $353M | 24% | 51% | $157K |
| 72 | Wake Forest University School of MedicineWinston-Salem · MD · Private | 511 | $149M | 19% | 32% | $242K |
| 109 | Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina UniversityGreenville · MD · Public | 511 | $3.7M | 37% | 63% | $159K |
| 181 | Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic MedicineBuies Creek · DO · Private | 505 | — | 39% | 24% | $303K |
# = national rank on the overall ranking. Rank North Carolina schools on your own weights.
Medical schools in North Carolina: questions
How many medical schools are in North Carolina?
North Carolina has 5 medical schools: 4 MD and 1 DO.
What is the best medical school in North Carolina?
On our overall ranking, Duke University School of Medicine ranks highest in North Carolina (11th nationally). The best school for you depends on whether you value research, primary care, rural practice or low debt most.
Which medical school in North Carolina leaves graduates with the least debt?
UNC School of Medicine, with median federal debt of $157,242 at graduation.
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Sources: NIH RePORTER fiscal year 2025 (research funding); CMS Doctors and Clinicians file (where 2005–2019 graduates practice); USDA rural-urban commuting area codes 2020 (rural ZIP codes); College Scorecard (median federal debt); IPEDS 2023–24 (graduates and class makeup); each school's own admissions pages (admissions figures, linked on each school page). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)
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