Best Anthropology Schools Near Kernersville, NC (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kernersville, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Kernersville has a population of about 27,439. Median household income is $69,923 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists at a median $73,320 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Kernersville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Kernersville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kernersville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Kernersville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC 10.9 miles from Kernersville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,158
Avg net price $28,719/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC 15.6 miles from Kernersville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,160
Avg net price $10,965/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Elon University

Elon, NC 32.5 miles from Kernersville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,545
Avg net price $41,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC 59.3 miles from Kernersville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
91.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,200
Avg net price $11,655/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Davidson College

Davidson, NC 59.7 miles from Kernersville
  • 4 year
78.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,400
Avg net price $17,379/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Duke University

Durham, NC 64.5 miles from Kernersville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $97,800
Avg net price $29,612/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC 66.1 miles from Kernersville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,289
Avg net price $15,435/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 82.0 miles from Kernersville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
84.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,758
Avg net price $17,303/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina anthropology page.

Anthropology Wages Near Kernersville

Kernersville is part of the Winston-Salem, NC metro area (BLS area code 49180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $73,130 NC statewide $79,489
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $64,380 NC statewide $69,978
Archivists $55,370 NC statewide $60,185
Curators $49,470 NC statewide $53,772
Museum Technicians and Conservators $39,290 NC statewide $42,707
Social Science Research Assistants $63,710 NC statewide $69,250
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,320 Winston-Salem, NC $79,696

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Kernersville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,439 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $69,923 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 36.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Kernersville, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Kernersville. The closest is Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC (10.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Davidson College (59.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Kernersville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Kernersville are: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($73,320), Anthropologists and Archeologists ($73,130), Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($64,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in High Point instead of Kernersville?

High Point, NC is 9.5 miles from Kernersville and has its own set of local anthropology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Kernersville an affordable place to study anthropology?

Kernersville’s median household income of $69,923 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kernersville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Kernersville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Kernersville:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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