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. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of 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 five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Kill Devil Hills city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent University | Virginia Beach, VA | 61.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Virginia Wesleyan University | Virginia Beach, VA | 65.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA | 67.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA | 69.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | 78.7 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 lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Kill Devil Hills. The closest is Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA (61.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Hampton University (78.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
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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