Best Digital Marketing Schools Near Lumberton, NC (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lumberton, North Carolina has 4 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs. Lumberton has a population of about 19,220. Median household income is $43,114 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning digital marketing-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $165,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Marketing Schools to Lumberton

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

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 82.1 miles from Lumberton
  • 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

#2

Meredith College

Raleigh, NC 82.8 miles from Lumberton
  • 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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#3

William Peace University

Raleigh, NC 82.9 miles from Lumberton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,643
Avg net price $21,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC 88.5 miles from Lumberton
  • 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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#5

Elon University

Elon, NC 105.4 miles from Lumberton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,545
Avg net price $41,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

High Point University

High Point, NC 107.8 miles from Lumberton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,389
Avg net price $38,707/yr
Tuition
In‑state$45,312
Out‑of‑state$45,312
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 69

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

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#7

Catawba College

Salisbury, NC 110.5 miles from Lumberton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,793
Avg net price $17,879/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Davidson College

Davidson, NC 119.4 miles from Lumberton
  • 4 year
78.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,400
Avg net price $17,379/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Digital Marketing Wages Near Lumberton

Occupation Median Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Marketing Managers $165,480
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,410
Web and Digital Interface Designers $97,990
Advertising and Promotions Managers $121,730
Public Relations Specialists $67,230
Writers and Authors $63,660
Advertising Sales Agents N/A
Web Developers $96,610

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.

Lumberton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,220 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,114 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital marketing schools are near Lumberton, NC?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs near Lumberton. The closest is North Carolina State University at Raleigh in Raleigh, NC (82.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (88.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital marketing roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying digital marketing-related roles in North Carolina are: Marketing Managers ($165,480), Advertising and Promotions Managers ($121,730), Web and Digital Interface Designers ($97,990). Wages for Lumberton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Laurinburg instead of Lumberton?

Laurinburg, NC is 27.6 miles from Lumberton and has its own set of local digital marketing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lumberton an affordable place to study digital marketing?

Lumberton’s median household income of $43,114 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lumberton 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 Lumberton

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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