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Best Online Biology Programs in Thomasville, NC (2026)
Thomasville, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $41,362 to $65,548 per year for indexed programs. Thomasville has a population of about 27,261. Median household income is $58,246 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $83,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Thomasville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Thomasville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Thomasville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina biology page.
Biology Wages Near Thomasville
Thomasville 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $83,590 | Winston-Salem, NC | $90,859 |
| Biological Technician | $61,720 | NC statewide | $67,087 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $64,620 | NC statewide | $70,239 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $76,330 | NC statewide | $82,967 |
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.
Thomasville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,261 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,246 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Thomasville-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- High Point, NC – 8.9 mi away (177,412 pop)
- Kernersville, NC – 15.6 mi away (24,066 pop)
- Winston-Salem, NC – 18.3 mi away (412,490 pop)
- Asheboro, NC – 18.9 mi away (39,496 pop)
- Clemmons, NC – 20.0 mi away (20,079 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Thomasville, NC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Thomasville. The closest is High Point University in High Point, NC (8.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Carolina at Greensboro (19.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Thomasville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Thomasville are: Medical Scientist ($83,590), Soil and Plant Scientist ($76,330), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($64,620). 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 Thomasville?
High Point, NC is 8.9 miles from Thomasville and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Thomasville an affordable place to study biology?
Thomasville’s median household income of $58,246 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Thomasville 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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Data verified: August 10, 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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