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Best Online Biology Programs in Winston-Salem, NC (2026)
Winston-Salem, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $41,362 to $65,548 per year for indexed programs. Winston-Salem has a population of about 250,887. Median household income is $57,673 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.2% 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 Winston-Salem
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Winston-Salem, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem 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.
Winston-Salem at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 250,887 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $57,673 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 37.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Winston-Salem-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Clemmons, NC – 8.5 mi away (20,079 pop)
- Kernersville, NC – 9.8 mi away (24,066 pop)
- High Point, NC – 16.9 mi away (177,412 pop)
- Thomasville, NC – 18.3 mi away (27,030 pop)
- Greensboro, NC – 24.2 mi away (331,894 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Winston-Salem, NC?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Winston-Salem. The closest is Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Guilford College (20.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Winston-Salem?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Winston-Salem 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 Clemmons instead of Winston-Salem?
Clemmons, NC is 8.5 miles from Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem an affordable place to study biology?
Winston-Salem’s median household income of $57,673 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winston-Salem 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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