Burlington, North Carolina has 3 accredited schools offering education programs. Burlington has a population of about 58,599. Median household income is $54,941 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $101,060 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Burlington
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Burlington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Burlington 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Burlington.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
75%
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,389
Avg net price
$38,707/yr
TuitionIn‑state$45,312
Out‑of‑state$45,312
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$68,758
Avg net price
$17,303/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 21
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina education page.
Education Wages Near Burlington
Burlington is part of the Burlington, NC metro area (BLS area code 15500). 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 | $49,680 | Burlington, NC | $53,305 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $56,740 | Burlington, NC | $60,880 |
| Middle School Teacher | $52,010 | NC statewide | $55,805 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $70,050 | NC statewide | $75,161 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $78,530 | Burlington, NC | $84,260 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $101,060 | NC statewide | $108,433 |
| Tutor | $40,540 | Burlington, NC | $43,498 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $59,190 | Burlington, NC | $63,509 |
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.
Burlington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 58,599 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,941 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Alamance County | 2,159 workers, 48 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Burlington-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Greensboro, NC – 20.1 mi away (331,894 pop)
- Carrboro, NC – 23.7 mi away (21,265 pop)
- Chapel Hill, NC – 26.2 mi away (59,246 pop)
- High Point, NC – 29.9 mi away (177,412 pop)
- Asheboro, NC – 31.5 mi away (39,496 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Burlington, NC?
Accredited schools offering education programs near Burlington are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Burlington?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Burlington are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($101,060), Education Administrator, K-12 ($78,530), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($70,050). 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 Greensboro instead of Burlington?
Greensboro, NC is 20.1 miles from Burlington 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.
Is Burlington an affordable place to study education?
Burlington’s median household income of $54,941 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington 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: July 23, 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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