Best Child Development Schools Near Havelock, NC (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Havelock, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering child development programs, with tuition ranging from $2,578 to $14,929 per year for indexed programs. Havelock has a population of about 16,471. Median household income is $64,433 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning child development-related role is Special Education Teachers, Preschool at a median $60,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Child Development Schools to Havelock

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer child development programs near Havelock, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Havelock 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 Havelock. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Craven Community College

New Bern, NC 18.2 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,231
Avg net price $3,289/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, NC 44.2 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,866
Avg net price $4,127/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,578
Out‑of‑state$8,722
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  • Programs offered: 36

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

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#3

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 55.1 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,146
Avg net price $15,739/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 165

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

James Sprunt Community College

Kenansville, NC 61.2 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,307
Avg net price $1,863/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,592
Out‑of‑state$8,736
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 22

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

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#5

Martin Community College

Williamston, NC 65.1 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $26,016
Avg net price $2,676/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Wayne Community College

Goldsboro, NC 68.3 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,148
Avg net price $2,245/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Wilson Community College

Wilson, NC 79.9 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,973
Avg net price $3,064/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Johnston Community College

Smithfield, NC 90.7 miles from Havelock
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,310
Avg net price $1,776/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,756
Out‑of‑state$8,900
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

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

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

Child Development Wages Near Havelock

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,710
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $57,200
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,610
Childcare Workers $29,140
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $60,180
Social and Human Service Assistants $42,850
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $53,180
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $54,820

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.

Havelock at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 16,471 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,433 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited child development schools are near Havelock, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering child development programs near Havelock. The closest is Craven Community College in New Bern, NC (18.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Martin Community College (65.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying child development roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying child development-related roles in North Carolina are: Special Education Teachers, Preschool ($60,180), Child, Family, and School Social Workers ($59,610), Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare ($57,200). Wages for Havelock workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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

Morehead City, NC is 15.2 miles from Havelock and has its own set of local child development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Havelock an affordable place to study child development?

Havelock’s median household income of $64,433 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Havelock 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 Havelock

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Havelock:

Data verified: September 5, 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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