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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 103 South Bldg Cb 9100, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 · Phone: (919) 962-2211 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public trade/career school in Chapel Hill, NC offering dental hygiene programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The state average completion rate is 47.8%, though this campus's own rate is not reported; median graduate debt is $14,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $72,200, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used, and about 20.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental hygienists | $77,270 | $97,850 | $100,930 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public university in Chapel Hill, NC, located in a small city setting. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with numerous specialized program accreditors, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) here. Within its broad academic offerings, the campus's trade-relevant program is dental hygiene, with one program recorded in federal trade-program data.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 47.8%, but this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt for graduates is reported at $14,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $72,200. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 20.0% of students receive Pell Grants, a rough marker of low-income enrollment.
Given the very small footprint of trade-specific programming (one dental hygiene program among a large undergraduate population of 20,752), this listing may be less useful for someone comparing dedicated trade or vocational schools and more relevant to someone interested in a single allied-health credential offered within a large research university. Program length and schedule are not reported here, so career-changer fit cannot be inferred beyond that. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly and review full outcomes data through the College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Federal trade-program data lists one dental hygiene program at this campus. No other trade or vocational program families are recorded.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, primarily by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with several specialized accreditors for specific health and professional fields.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate is 47.8%, but a direct comparison is not available.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $14,000.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $72,200.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which generally means it is state-funded and often has lower published tuition for in-state residents, though this campus's specific costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (919) 962-2211 or via its website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review official outcomes data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?199120, and confirm accreditation status through the listed accreditors.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
This information is not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about licensure requirements for its dental hygiene program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (919) 962-2211 or visit its website at https://www.unc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This comparison is not available from the data provided; use the College Scorecard link to look up other schools' dental hygiene program outcomes for comparison.
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- Johnston Community CollegeSmithfield, NC · 37% completion
- Vance-Granville Community CollegeHenderson, NC · 53% completion
- Piedmont Community CollegeRoxboro, NC · 20% completion
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.