Best Online Business Administration Programs in Morehead City, NC (2026)

Morehead City, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs, with tuition ranging from $2,022 to $12,205 per year for indexed programs. Morehead City has a population of about 9,696. Median household income is $53,718 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $166,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Morehead City

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Morehead City. Distances are calculated from Morehead City city center.

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 Morehead City. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Craven Community College

New Bern, NC 33.5 miles from Morehead City BOC Score57.7
Published tuition$2,022 - $12,205
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#2

Pitt Community College

Winterville, NC 68.0 miles from Morehead City BOC Score49.3
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#3

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 70.4 miles from Morehead City BOC Score68.3
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#4

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC 73.3 miles from Morehead City BOC Score69.8
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#5

Martin Community College

Williamston, NC 79.1 miles from Morehead City BOC Score44.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Morehead City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$101,950
Administrative Services Manager$105,630
Financial Manager$166,780
Human Resources Manager$142,990
Management Analyst$98,560
Project Management Specialist$100,820
Accountant or Auditor$82,050
Training and Development Specialist$65,250
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$62,340

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.


Morehead City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,696Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,718Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Carteret County382 workers, 127 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Morehead City, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Morehead City. The closest is Craven Community College in New Bern, NC (33.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Martin Community College (79.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in North Carolina are: Financial Manager ($166,780), Human Resources Manager ($142,990), Administrative Services Manager ($105,630). Wages for Morehead City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Havelock instead of Morehead City?

Havelock, NC is 15.2 miles from Morehead City 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 Morehead City an affordable place to study business administration?

Morehead City’s median household income of $53,718 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Morehead City 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: June 11, 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.