Asheboro, North Carolina has a population of about 27,353. The city’s median household income is $48,628 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 3 accredited education programs within 100 miles of Asheboro. In the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $101,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Asheboro city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point University | High Point, NC | 22.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, NC | 25.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | 64.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina education page.
Asheboro is part of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area (BLS area code 24660). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $56,460 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $60,775 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,470 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $59,709 |
| Middle School Teacher | $54,800 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $58,988 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $70,190 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $75,554 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $87,900 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $94,618 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $101,220 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $108,956 |
| Tutor | $33,980 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $36,577 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $52,900 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $56,943 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,353 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,628 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Randolph County | 324 workers, 18 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 3 education programs within 100 miles of Asheboro. The closest is High Point University in High Point, NC (22.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is North Carolina State University at Raleigh (64.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Asheboro are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,220), Education Administrator, K-12 ($87,900), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($70,190). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Thomasville, NC is 18.9 miles from Asheboro and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Asheboro’s median household income of $48,628 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Asheboro while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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