Best Online Data Analytics Programs in Rockingham, NC (2026)

Rockingham, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering data analytics programs, with tuition ranging from $45,312 to $65,548 per year for indexed programs. Rockingham has a population of about 9,094. Median household income is $36,695 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning data analytics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $119,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Data Analytics Schools to Rockingham

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

#1

St. Andrews University

Laurinburg, NC 20.9 miles from Rockingham
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, NC 36.0 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 47.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Wingate University

Wingate, NC 38.7 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 51.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,649
Avg net price $20,748/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Manna University

Fayetteville, NC 44.7 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 45.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 42%
Avg net price $15,210/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Carolina College of Biblical Studies

Fayetteville, NC 47.1 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 22.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $24,581
Avg net price $21,322/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pfeiffer University

Misenheimer, NC 47.9 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 44.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC 50.0 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 49.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Methodist University

Fayetteville, NC 51.8 miles from Rockingham BOC Score 31.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Data Analytics Wages Near Rockingham

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Data Scientist$119,090
Statistician$115,690
Operations Research Analyst$97,290
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$78,410

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.


Rockingham at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,094Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$36,695Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data analytics schools are near Rockingham, NC?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data analytics programs near Rockingham. The closest is Coker University in Hartsville, SC (42.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Belmont Abbey College (75.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data analytics roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying data analytics-related roles in North Carolina are: Data Scientist ($119,090), Statistician ($115,690), Operations Research Analyst ($97,290). Wages for Rockingham workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Laurinburg instead of Rockingham?

Laurinburg, NC is 20.2 miles from Rockingham and has its own set of local data analytics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Rockingham an affordable place to study data analytics?

Rockingham’s median household income of $36,695 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rockingham 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 Rockingham

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Data verified: July 30, 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.