Best Child Development Schools Near Laurinburg, NC (2026)

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

Laurinburg, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering child development programs. Laurinburg has a population of about 15,079. Median household income is $39,258 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% 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 Laurinburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer child development programs near Laurinburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg. 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

Richmond Community College

Hamlet, NC 16.5 miles from Laurinburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,951
Avg net price $5,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Robeson Community College

Lumberton, NC 27.4 miles from Laurinburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,036
Avg net price $2,892/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, NC 37.9 miles from Laurinburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,861
Avg net price $3,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bladen Community College

Dublin, NC 43.2 miles from Laurinburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
35.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,591
Avg net price $9,551/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

South Piedmont Community College

Polkton, NC 44.7 miles from Laurinburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,308
Avg net price $6,675/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, NC 52.7 miles from Laurinburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,525
Avg net price $5,446/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Stanly Community College

Albemarle, NC 58.7 miles from Laurinburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,686
Avg net price $5,721/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Randolph Community College

Asheboro, NC 66.1 miles from Laurinburg
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,336
Avg net price $6,918/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege 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 Laurinburg

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.

Laurinburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 15,079 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $39,258 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering child development programs near Laurinburg. The closest is Richmond Community College in Hamlet, NC (16.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Piedmont Community College (44.7 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 Laurinburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rockingham instead of Laurinburg?

Rockingham, NC is 20.2 miles from Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg an affordable place to study child development?

Laurinburg’s median household income of $39,258 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg

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

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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