Best Computer Science Schools Near Pinehurst, NC (2026)

Pinehurst, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Pinehurst has a population of about 17,992. Median household income is $104,955 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $137,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Pinehurst

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

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

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#1

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC 33.6 miles from Pinehurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,144
Avg net price $7,892/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC 33.8 miles from Pinehurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,050
Avg net price $24,704/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC 38.0 miles from Pinehurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,407
Avg net price $10,260/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC 43.8 miles from Pinehurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,886
Avg net price $24,516/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer, NC 50.2 miles from Pinehurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,562
Avg net price $19,076/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC 55.0 miles from Pinehurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
91.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,200
Avg net price $11,655/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 60.6 miles from Pinehurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
84.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,758
Avg net price $17,303/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Meredith College

Raleigh, NC 60.6 miles from Pinehurst
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,539
Avg net price $22,488/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Pinehurst

Pinehurst is part of the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC metro area (BLS area code 38240). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $130,240 Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $147,497
Computer Systems Analyst $92,370 Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $104,609
Computer Network Architect $116,420 Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $131,846
Database Administrator $113,900 NC statewide $128,992
Database Architect $134,630 NC statewide $152,469
Information Security Analyst $131,540 NC statewide $148,969
Computer Network Support Specialist $48,950 Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $55,436
Computer User Support Specialist $48,790 Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $55,255
Web Developer $96,610 NC statewide $109,411
Web and Digital Interface Designer $97,990 NC statewide $110,974
Computer and Information Systems Manager $137,460 Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC $155,674

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.


Pinehurst at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 17,992 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $104,955 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 62.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Moore County 218 workers, 81 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Pinehurst, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Pinehurst. The closest is Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC (33.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pfeiffer University (50.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Pinehurst?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Pinehurst are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($137,460), Database Architect ($134,630), Information Security Analyst ($131,540). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Rockingham instead of Pinehurst?

Rockingham, NC is 24.1 miles from Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst an affordable place to study computer science?

Pinehurst’s median household income of $104,955 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst

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

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.