Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina has a population of about 7,727. The city’s median household income is $85,747 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Kill Devil Hills. In North Carolina, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $160,340 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 23 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Kill Devil Hills. Distances are calculated from Kill Devil Hills city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City, NC | 35.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mid-Atlantic Christian University | Elizabeth City, NC | 36.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| College of the Albemarle | Elizabeth City, NC | 37.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Centura College-Chesapeake | Chesapeake, VA | 60.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Centura College-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | 60.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Regent University | Virginia Beach, VA | 61.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | 61.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| [South University-Virginia Beach](https://www.southuniversity.edu/virginia-beach#location=Virginia Beach, VA) | Virginia Beach, VA | 61.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| ECPI University | Virginia Beach, VA | 63.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach, VA | 65.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $99,190 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $101,270 |
| Financial Manager | $160,340 |
| Human Resources Manager | $134,170 |
| Management Analyst | $98,700 |
| Project Management Specialist | $99,580 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $80,490 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $60,790 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $61,030 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,727 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $85,747 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 44.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Dare County | 230 workers, 107 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Kill Devil Hills. The closest is Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, NC (35.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Virginia Wesleyan University (65.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in North Carolina are: Financial Manager ($160,340), Human Resources Manager ($134,170), Administrative Services Manager ($101,270). Wages for Kill Devil Hills workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Elizabeth City, NC is 36.9 miles from Kill Devil Hills 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.
Kill Devil Hills’s median household income of $85,747 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kill Devil Hills while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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