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Best Economics Schools Near Kernersville, NC (2026)
Kernersville, North Carolina has 26 accredited schools offering economics programs, with tuition ranging from $6,126 to $67,642 per year for indexed programs. Kernersville has a population of about 27,439. Median household income is $69,923 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning economics-related role is Economist at a median $136,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Economics Schools to Kernersville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer economics programs near Kernersville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kernersville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina economics page.
Economics Wages Near Kernersville
Kernersville is part of the Winston-Salem, NC metro area (BLS area code 49180). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | $136,150 | NC statewide | $147,989 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $78,190 | Winston-Salem, NC | $84,989 |
| Statistician | $115,690 | NC statewide | $125,750 |
| Management Analyst | $82,050 | Winston-Salem, NC | $89,185 |
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.
Kernersville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,439 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,923 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Kernersville-Area Cities With Economics Programs
- High Point, NC – 9.5 mi away (177,412 pop)
- Winston-Salem, NC – 9.8 mi away (412,490 pop)
- Greensboro, NC – 14.4 mi away (331,894 pop)
- Thomasville, NC – 15.6 mi away (27,030 pop)
- Clemmons, NC – 17.6 mi away (20,079 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited economics schools are near Kernersville, NC?
Our directory has 26 accredited schools offering economics programs near Kernersville. The closest is Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC (7.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Catawba College (36.3 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying economics roles near Kernersville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying economics-related roles near Kernersville are: Economist ($136,150), Statistician ($115,690), Management Analyst ($82,050). 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 High Point instead of Kernersville?
High Point, NC is 9.5 miles from Kernersville and has its own set of local economics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Kernersville an affordable place to study economics?
Kernersville’s median household income of $69,923 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kernersville 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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Data verified: August 11, 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.