Best Online Business Administration Programs in Kernersville, NC (2026)

Kernersville, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering business administration 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 business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $155,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Kernersville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer business administration 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.

#1

Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC 8.0 miles from Kernersville BOC Score 52.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,344
Avg net price $13,479/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

High Point University

High Point, NC 8.7 miles from Kernersville BOC Score 62.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,389
Avg net price $38,707/yr
Tuition
In‑state$45,312
Out‑of‑state$45,312
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Salem College

Winston-Salem, NC 8.8 miles from Kernersville BOC Score 48.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,640
Avg net price $18,277/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Carolina University

Winston-Salem, NC 9.3 miles from Kernersville BOC Score 26.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,864
Avg net price $20,828/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Guilford College

Greensboro, NC 11.0 miles from Kernersville BOC Score 38.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 80%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,590
Avg net price $22,270/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,362
Out‑of‑state$41,362
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC 11.0 miles from Kernersville BOC Score 79.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,158
Avg net price $28,719/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Strayer University-North Carolina

Greensboro, NC 11.9 miles from Kernersville BOC Score 17.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 13%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC 15.6 miles from Kernersville BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,160
Avg net price $10,965/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Business Administration 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$96,840Winston-Salem, NC$105,261
Administrative Services Manager$102,990Winston-Salem, NC$111,946
Financial Manager$155,030Winston-Salem, NC$168,511
Human Resources Manager$137,110Winston-Salem, NC$149,033
Management Analyst$82,050Winston-Salem, NC$89,185
Project Management Specialist$79,560Winston-Salem, NC$86,478
Accountant or Auditor$78,950Winston-Salem, NC$85,815
Training and Development Specialist$59,860Winston-Salem, NC$65,065
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$62,330Winston-Salem, NC$67,750

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

MetricValueSource
Population27,439Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,923Census 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
Business Administration-related employment in Forsyth County7,346 workers, 746 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Kernersville, NC?

Accredited schools offering business administration programs near Kernersville are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles near Kernersville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Kernersville are: Financial Manager ($155,030), Human Resources Manager ($137,110), Administrative Services Manager ($102,990). 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 business administration 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 business administration?

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: July 23, 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.