Best Online Computer Science Programs in Morehead City, NC (2026)

Morehead City, North Carolina has a population of about 9,696. The city’s median household income is $53,718 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Morehead City, with tuition ranging from $2,524 to $11,311 per year for indexed programs. In North Carolina, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,550 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Morehead City

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Morehead City. Distances are calculated from Morehead City city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Morehead City

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.

Morehead City at a Glance

Other Morehead City-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Havelock, NC – 15.2 mi away (21,083 pop)
• New Bern, NC – 31.5 mi away (51,491 pop)
• Jacksonville, NC – 37.4 mi away (101,865 pop)
• Kinston, NC – 61.3 mi away (28,072 pop)
• Greenville, NC – 69.8 mi away (127,464 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Morehead City, NC?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Morehead City. The closest is East Carolina University in Greenville, NC (70.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Wayne Community College (82.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in North Carolina are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,550), Software Developer ($131,000), Database Architect ($130,560). 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 computer science 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 computer science?

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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in North Carolina
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

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.